Sensual Romance Writer

MOVING

2007-02-04T06:05:00.000-08:00

Hi all,
My blog has moved to here http://cathrynfox.com/blog/
If you were so gracious to have me linked to your blog, can you please redirect to the above address!! Thanks so much. Now as soon as I figure out how to use my new blog I'll start posting. :)))

New Blog coming soon

2007-01-30T06:17:00.000-08:00

Hi all,
Sorry I haven't posted in awhile. Under a deadline crunch! I wanted to pop in and see how everyone is doing? Are you all staying warm? It's freeezzzing in my neck of the woods.

I know my blog is acting up, with content and graphics missing, but no worries, I'm working on a new one right now. I also recently had a website update. I love the new look. Check it out at www.cathrynfox.com while you're there check out my contest page for a chance to win an autographed copy of Pleasure Control.

Have a great day, everyone!

Earthly Possessions by Erin Aislinn!!

2007-01-24T06:41:00.000-08:00

Not only is Erin one of my favorite authors she's a fabulous friend and I just love her to pieces. Check out her latest release at EC. It's terrific!!

Earthly Possession By Erin Aislinn

Kheyra Baal escapes to Earth to avoid an arranged marriage on planet Dattar, where female vampires are the dominant sex. Just once in her life, she wants to experience real passion with a real alpha. She has five days before the Dattaran posse tracks her down, and she is determined to couple with a mortal man. Instead, she trespasses on the hunting ground of Deacon Quincy, another vampire. Vampires are not supposed to exist on Earth. They are certainly not supposed to be alphas who demand ultimate submission. Deacon Quincy, however, doubts Kheyra's intentions. She'll have to risk her heart and her life to convince him she's worth keeping.

To purchase go here.
To learn more or to read an excpert go here

Cavemen Anthology!

2007-01-21T17:13:00.000-08:00

Yay, I'm so excited. I just found out PANTHER'S PLEASURE my futuristic/shapeshifting story will be in one of the Cavemen Anthologies. I LOVE these books and LOVE Ellora's Cave and I'm so thrilled and honored to be a part of it all.

Here's a blurb.

Sash, chief mechanic of the starship Anthon has spent her entire life coursing through space. She's never gotten sick before. Ever. But as they approach planet Lannar, all kinds of weird and not so wonderful things begin happening to her body, and when she sets eyes on the gorgeous Kade, leader of Lannar, all kinds of weird and very wonderful things begin happening to her libido.

The minute Kade sets eyes on the alpha Earth woman he knows she's his mate. How it's possible that an Earth woman is the mate for a shape shifting panther, he's not sure. All he knows is that there is only one way to help ease the pain in her body and make her first transformation easier. Through mating. And there is only way to mark her as his mate. Through submission

But will the Earth woman be strong enough to mate with the alpha panther inside him, yet submissive enough to allow him to claim her?

NAL!!

2007-01-15T06:10:00.000-08:00

I don't normally like to release these things until the contracts are signed but I'm bursting at the seams to let you all know I sold to NAL!!!

I'm so super excited and my editor, the wonderful Molly, is such a sweetheart!
Here is the gist of the story I sold.
http://www.cathrynfox.com/the_hot_line/index.html

When I find out release dates etc, I'll let you all know.

Party Time

2007-01-13T08:10:00.000-08:00

My good friend Sasha White is having a PARTY!!

She's launching a new website design, TODAY!! There's new content and new features to make it more interactive, and more fun for everyone. She's extremely excited about her new BDSM/ Fetish page...The Dungeon, (which for those of you who have read BOUND know is the Club where Karl and Katie go...and is also in TROUBLE , and Karl's story WICKED) Another of the Extras will be the LUSH Art Gallery...that's the art gallery that LUSH the book is based on, a fictional art gallery, full of erotic art to browse. (I had the privilege of reading this book early and it's fabulous!!!)

So drop by her blog today and join in the party!!

Pleasure Control

2007-01-10T04:20:00.000-08:00

Anyone who read it and liked it and would like to vote for it in the Predators and Editors readers poll can do so here!! :))) Just click on the link and scroll down until you see Pleasure control.

http://www.critters.org/predpoll/novelr.shtml

Swing of Things

2007-01-05T09:12:00.000-08:00

Well I hope everyone had a fabulous Christmas and a Happy New Year. I sure am finding it hard getting back into the swing of things. But I'm trying. I sat back down at the computer yesterday and began to write the opening of a new story. I managed five pages yesterday and another five today. This isn't groundbreaking writing my any means, but I'm following one of my resolution, to allow myself to write badly when the muse isn't co-operating. I think she's still recovering from New Years Eve. :)

Anyway did anyone read or receive any great books over the holidays? I'm heading to my Chapters on Sunday and I plan on putting a dent into my gift cards. One book I plan on getting for sure is Shayla Black's, Wicked ties. I've heard such great things about it. I can't wait to read it. I just finished Suite Seduction by Janice Maynard and loved it.

So what are you reading?

Resolutions

2006-12-31T06:41:00.000-08:00

It's that time of year again, so I sat down and made of list of resolutions for 2007. Here is my list.

1. I will spend more time playing soccer and basketball with my son.

2. I will get my daughter to teach me how to play the clarinet.

3. I will make snow angels and go sledding with the kids.

4. I will take one whole day and spend it in the kids section at my local library, rereading all my favorite books from my childhood.

5. I will spend Saturday mornings watching cartoons with my daughter.

6. I will try not to fade out when my hubby talks about the weather (he's a meteorologist)

7. I will look in the mirror and love myself just the way I am.

8. I will sing in the shower.

9. I will wear socks that don't match and spend less time worrying about keeping up with the laundry.

10. I will smile at people who don't say thank you when I hold the door open for them.

11. I will never say no to a brownie.

12. I will allow myself to write badly on those days when my muse refuses to cooperate!

So what are you plans for 2007?

Anniversary

2006-12-29T06:43:00.000-08:00

Today is my wedding anniversary! I know, what was I thinking getting married December 29th. sheesh. It's such a crazy time of year. Right after Christmas, and before New Years. We usually don't do anything to celebrate because we're tired and broke after the Holiday's, but today I want to do something fun!!

Maybe we'll go visit and explore another town. I just wish it was warmer outside. I checked out the movie selection at our theatre and there is NOTHING I want to see. So do any of you have any great ideas for me?

Happy Release day to me!!

2006-12-26T06:34:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone,
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. We had a fabulous day. The kids got us up early, and then after presents we had a big breakfast and lounged around. I played the Nintendo Wii with Alex. Good Lord, what a workout. I did the boxing and after three rounds I was in a lather. I figure if I do that everyday, I'll lose all the weight I packed on over the holidays.

So BIG news today is that Pleasure Prolonged is available to order YAYAYAY. http://www.cathrynfox.com/pleasure_prolonged.html

I'm so excited. The book is so gorgeous! I love the texture of the cover. If you see it on the shelves be sure to let me know, or take a picture and send it to me!

Today my sister is coming for a visit. Can you guess what we're having. Yup, turkey soup! I guess I better get cracking before she gets here. Have a great day everyone!

Nintendo Power

2006-12-14T10:54:00.000-08:00

I got my son a subscription to Nintendo Power magazine for Christmas. After filling in the information online, I gave my son's email address, after all, I don't want the updates etc coming to my account. So I knew they would send an email to his account confirming the subscription. Thinking I'm so brilliant, I go into his account and sure enough it was there. So I delete it and think nothing more of it.

Then the other night I hear, mom can you come here. He shows me this email from Nintendo, saying they are getting ready to send him his first magazine...groan...so I convince him it's just spam. He deletes the message and nothing else was said.

Today I went to get the mail and my son came with me. He NEVER gets the mail for me and today I hand him the keys...what was I thinking??? He pulls this white envelope out of the box, his eyes go wide and he's grinning like the devil himself. He's like, "I knew it!"

I grabbed the envelope and stuffed it into my coat, and tell him he has NO idea what he's talking about, the envelope was for his father. He says, "oh yeah, then why is it addressed to me?"

Good lord, it's hard to surprise them anymore!!

Busy busy busy!!

2006-12-12T10:47:00.000-08:00

My tree is up, my house is decorated, and I'm finished my Christmas shopping! YAY!! The family and I all went to the city overnight on the weekend and we all spent too much money for sure. So the countdown is on in my house.

Hubby has to go into work on Christmas night. :((
which means he has to sleep the day away. I'm sad, but at
least he'll be here in the morning for the kids to open gifts.
He was supposed to work Christmas eve too, through the night but was able to trade shifts with one of the single guys at work.

Here's a few pictures of the family decorating the tree. We did it the other night during a big snow storm. It was such a perfect night to do the tree. My daughter put on the Christmas music, my son made us hot chocolate, the fire was going in the background keeping us warm while the snow piled up outside. It was perfect!!

So are you ready for Christmas?

Band Concert

2006-12-09T04:20:00.000-08:00

This has been one busy week for me. I guess it's a good thing I've taken some time off over the holidays. Between Basketball, soccer, band, concerts, and shopping I've been going non stop. But I love it!!

I took some pictures of my daughter and her friends at her band concert. I am such a horrible photographer. I probably took 50 pictures and only a few turned out. Most were blurry. For the first 25 I forgot the flash...lol. My daughter is the photographer in the house. She does all the artsy stuff. She uses my camera all the time and takes the most gorgeous pictures. Over the summer she had some beautiful shots of the apple blossoms and butterflies. We printed them and framed them for her. Anyway, here are a couple of pictures that turned out.

Winter Wonderland

2006-12-06T05:39:00.000-08:00

I've been wanting snow for awhile now and on Monday we got a big snow storm. Everything is white and beautiful.

Last night I had to drive my son to soccer, half an hour away on a terrible highway. I didn't take the time to clean my wipers good enough and they were icy. There were points when the headlights from on coming traffic completely blinded me. I was terrified. My son kept saying look at the white line, but it was snowing and the white line was gone. I took our exit and told him I was turning around and going home. I figured soccer would be canceled in the crazy weather anyway. But since we were already there, we thought we'd check it out. It was still on.

I was so rattled, I decide to stay, hoping the roads would get cleared.
He practiced for an hour and a half and by the time we got out the roads had been plowed and were clear. Thank God!! So the drive home was good. But I already told him, we will NOT be going to soccer when it's snowing.

Does everyone else hate driving in the winter as much as I do? And how is the weather where you all are?

Alex

2006-12-03T09:42:00.000-08:00

Alex tried out for Tier 1 soccer this year and made the team. Here he is looking all professional in his new duds!

INFERNO

2006-12-01T04:06:00.000-08:00

Vivi Anna's gorgeous, leather-clad heroine, Kat is back in another wildly erotic adventure set in a future world where there passion has no rules - and no limits...

Kat needs to find a scientist rumored to have created an antidote to a deadly virus, but he's hiding out in the violent underground city of inferno. Her one-time lover Hades will take Kat where she needs to go, but only if she promises to be his, body and soul.

I cannot wait to read this. I loved Hell Kat. If you haven't read it, run don't walk to your nearest bookstore to pick it up!!

US Consulate

2006-11-28T07:22:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I went to the US consulate because I have to get a US tax number for income tax purposes. What a freaky experience that was.

I enter this great big building and there is no one around. It's so quiet you could hear a pin drop. I take the elevator to the 9th floor. Once there I walk up to the door and naturally just go to open it. It was locked. I tried it a second time, pushing, pulling, wiggling the handle.

Then I decide to read the big sign, and I hear..."Can I help you?" I look around all freaked out, and realize it's an intercom..

So I say.."Uh, yeah, I have an appointment. I'm here for a tax number."

So the door beeps and I enter. After I get inside I'm practically strip searched, and anal probed by the security guy. Once that's complete, I have to leave all my belongings in this cubby hole and take this laminated card with me.

Then I have to walk through a security thing like at the airport.. followed by more anal probing. I then move on to another room, where I'm told to sit and wait. I glance up to see this HUGE picture of Bush. He's staring down at me as if to say. "We Want You!" That didn't help my nerves at all.

So I get called up to this counter, with bullet proof glass separating me from the clerk. I'm asked to sign papers. By this time I'm so freaked out, my hands are shaky and I drop the pen twice. After my papers are notarized and my fee paid, I am all ready to go.

I pick up my belongings and go leave. I'm waiting for the elevators and the security guy comes rushing out of the office calling me. I'm so freaked, that I practically press my hands to the wall and spread my legs, waiting for the strip search. At this point, I'm pretty sure I would have confessed to any crime. LOL.

So the guys asks if I took the laminated card with me...and by God, I did. So I hand it back and got the hell out of there.

Real life romantic moment!

2006-11-24T05:46:00.000-08:00

I don't consider my DH to be romantic, but every now and then he does something that totally blows me away.

I haven't been feeling very good lately and last night I was laid out on the couch with chills, headache and a wicked sore throat. DH took my daughter to the gym to play volley ball. They were really, really late getting home and I was upset because Allison had an early morning band trip to the city and it was past her bedtime.

So DH walks into the door and I start ranting at him...blah, blah, blah.

My daughter comes in behind him holding chocolates, flowers, and a pina colada mix (my fav).
DH says, Happy Anniversary. I'm like HUH? We got Married Dec 29th!

He says, 22 years ago today we went on our first date and watched Fast Times at Ridgemont High! And by God, he was right.

So I felt pretty crappy about ranting at him...LOL

Playing off my guild, DH asks if he can take a picture of me, (while I looked like death) to remember the moment...Talk about pushing it!!!

I went back to ranting again...

Early Review for Pleasure Prolonged, January Avon Red

2006-11-22T09:51:00.000-08:00

PLEASURE PROLONGED
By Cathryn Fox
Avon Red, 2006
Reviewed by, L.K. Campbell

5 Kisses

At the wedding of friends and colleagues, divorced career woman, Erin Shay is introduced Kale Alexander. Fireworks erupt from the first encounter when Kale catches the garter and places it around Erin's thigh. Even though Erin swears she's only interested in casual sex, she can't stop thinking about Kale-nor can he stop thinking about her.

What could be a sizzling hot, casual affair is complicated by the fact that Kale and Erin are working together, and she's his boss on a very important research project called Pleasure Prolonged . As the name implies, Erin's research company is developing a drug that can increase and prolong sexual pleasure.

Unable to control their desire for one another, Erin and Kale get carried away in the research room at the lab and caught on tape by a jealous coworker. Kale,s already on probation with the company, and Erin can' risk getting caught in the act with a subordinate. With their careers in jeopardy, will their relationship stand a chance.

Pleasure Prolonged is an erotic feast. Fox masterfully creates sexual tension with just a glance or the slightest touch between her hot-for-each-other characters. This book is best read in close proximity to an air conditioner with the fan turned on high.
5 Kisses

Bad Blogger

2006-11-21T07:38:00.000-08:00

Hi all,
I've been a bad blogger lately...I must be spanked...snicker.

Seriously though, I've been working really hard on a proposal and to top it all off I'm not feeling so hot. I've got this nasty headache which I think is from my sinuses, but I don't want to go to the doctor. That's a good 2 hour chunk from my day. ugh. I'm hoping it will just go away on its own.

I've been thinking about Christmas presents lately too. I need to shop. My son wants the new Nintendo WII, it's one of those systems that everyone camped overnight on the streets to get. Good Lord.

But I did get him one. I pre ordered one for him ages ago. I didn't camp out, but I did go to the store for opening and they had four left. whew!

I've been thinking about my daughter. She loves scrap booking and LOVES photography. She often uses my camera. I think I'd like for her to have a camera of her own. Something she can take to school with her and take pics of her friends. I don't want to spend too much but I don't want to buy her a crappy one either. I'm thinking around $100. Anyone know of anything good?

Back to work now. I have 2 more pages to write to make my daily page count. If all goes well, and accordingly, (without any doc's visits) I should be done first draft on December 8th, then I can take a nice long Christmas break. Yay!!

First Look!!

2006-11-16T07:33:00.000-08:00

Join the HarperCollins First Look program to preview books in literary fiction, general fiction, suspense, biography, cookbooks, and other genres, for readers who make a difference – like you!
Each month, Advance Reading Editions (AREs) of great books by fabulous authors are offered that you will have the opportunity to review. Reviewers are selected at random, but you must register to be eligible. In joining the program you may select your favorite genres and we will let you know when a book in your preferred category is offered.

Check it out here.

http://www.harpercollins.com/members/firstlook/index.aspx

Too funny!!

2006-11-15T05:27:00.000-08:00

Check this out, it's funny

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69PPqeMxNzE

Christmas Ornaments

2006-11-13T04:58:00.000-08:00

Over at Moonglade Elite Authors we have some gorgeous Christmas ornaments on sale 25% off until November 19th. There is a variety to pick from. Here are a couple of ones made specially for me!! Check them out here.

sightings in Texas and California!!

2006-11-09T09:51:00.000-08:00

Isn't she the cutest!!

Yay, right on the table facing out!!

Official Release Date!!

2006-11-07T10:23:00.000-08:00

Happy release date to me!
Happy release date to me!

Happy release date, toooo mmeeeeeee!!!
Happy release date to me!

I'm excited!

Bound and Determined

2006-11-06T05:20:00.000-08:00

Today I'm blogging at www.avonfanlit.com Talking about my sexy cover. Love it? or hate it?

Come chat with me. -got to daily blog!

First Sighting!!

2006-11-03T09:38:00.000-08:00

First sighting...
I'm so excited, I can't sit still.

Yesterday I saw Pleasure Control on the shelf at my local bookstore!!!! YAYAYAY...I'm so excited. My sister called me from work and said she found it at her bookstore. They only had two copies and the cover was ripped on one. :((
She bought the good one, took it back to work and showed all her friends, who are all going to get their own copy now! Yay sis, thank you.

My local bookseller told me she's putting my books in the front of the store on the shelf below Best Sellers. I love her.

So if you're in your local bookstore, and happened to have a camera on you, take a pic of Pleasure Control and send to me. If you do, I'll send you a nice surprise!!!
Send to cathryn@cathrynfox.com

A big warm thanks to all of you who come blog with me and have given me so much enthusiasm and support. smooches!

Liquid Dream!!

2006-11-02T13:39:00.000-08:00

Thank you to everyone who voted for me!! Liquid Dreams made it to the top ten in EBOOK titles at All about Romance. I have my wonderful EC author to thank for that. She came up with it!

http://www.likesbooks.com/se_ypoll.html

Top Ten E-Book Titles
1
Elizabeth's Wolf
Lora Leigh
2
Promises Prevail
Sara McCarty
3
Promises Keep
Sara McCarty
4
Tourist Attraction
Shelli Stevens
5
Fever
Kimberly Dean
6
Liquid Dreams (Making Waves anthology)
Cathryn Fox
7
Midnight Man
Lisa Marie Rice
8
Mirror of My Soul
Joey Hill
9
Promises Linger
Sara McCarty
10
Full Ride
Gail Faulkner

Alluring Tales first review. YAY

2006-11-01T03:31:00.000-08:00

Book Title: Alluring Tales -- Awaken the Fantasy
Author Name: Vivi Anna, Sylvia Day, Delilah Devlin, Cathryn Fox, Myla Jackson,
Lisa Renee Jones, Sasha White
ISBN #: 0061176036
Date Released: March 1, 2007
Publisher Name: HarperCollins Avon Red
Web Link (If An eBook, not necessary if print book):
Genre (Paranormal, Historical, Contemporary, Romantic Suspense, Etc.): Erotica, Shorts, Scifi, Paranormal, Vampire, Contemporary
Book Format (eBook, Print): Paperback
Rating (See Rating Guide at bottom of form): 5 Klovers - Excellent
Reviewed By: Jennifer
Email: jennifer@ck2skwipsandkritiques.com

Story Summary (Don't Give the Ending Away Or Other Key Spoilers!)

HarperCollins Avon Red has created an anthology of stories guaranteed to warm even the coldest winter night!

Lover's Locket by Cathryn Fox ~ When an old gypsy presses Caira to accept a mysterious locket, Caira finds love, and risks losing her soul to save his!

Kili's Ice Man by Delilah Devlin ~ In a futuristic world, Kili attempts to ease her lust for her celebrity crush, the Ice Man, over her lunch hour with one quick virtual reality session in order to calm her nerves before a business meeting with him that very afternoon. But her VR fantasy man seems all too real...

The Hottest One Night Stand by Lisa Renee Jones ~ One stormy night and a broken down car bring Jessica the opportunity to find her sexuality with a sexy and compelling stranger. But he soon proves to be something very different from what he seems...

Out of the Shadows by Myla Jackson ~ What will a Vampire Hunter do when the woman he loves becomes the very thing he hates above all else?

A Familiar Kind of Magic by Sylvia Day ~ Who will really be tamed when a powerful Warlock, Max, tries to collar the rogue Familiar, Victoria?

Tempting Grace by Sasha White ~ Ex-stripper turned Probation Officer Grace isn't looking for love, and especially not with the minister's son, Lukas. But Lukas proves persistent, and persistence has a way of paying off...

Quick Silver by Vivi Anna ~ Sangria knows this delivery is trouble waiting to happen - a suspicion more than confirmed when an ambush gives her a good look at the merchandise she is transporting!

Your Opinion (If You Like The Book, Back Up Why.)

Wow! Individually, each of the stories in the anthology Alluring Tales - Awaken the Fantasy more than sizzle, but united in one hot little book, they are downright combustible! The title promises alluring tales, and it definitely delivers!

With some anthologies, you find several stories you like or love, and maybe a story or two that aren't quite up to par. It would be hard to find anyone who could say this about Alluring Tales - Awaken the Fantasy! Each story is just as good as the last one. I personally would be hard pressed to choose a favorite between them, and am very grateful I don't have to!

Lover's Locket by Cathryn Fox ~ This is the first story I've ever read by Cathryn Fox, and I find myself compelled to look for more of her work after reading it. Lover's Locket is a surprisingly complex story of ancient curses, forbidden love, and reincarnation. I use the word complex due to its brevity. Fox has woven an intricate history for her leading lady in this story, proving her skill with the short story format.

Kili's Ice Man by Delilah Devlin ~ I confess to a love of Science Fiction and I am always intrigued by Virtual Reality themes. I wasn't disappointed with Devlin's addition to this anthology! Kili programs her Virtual Reality session with what she believes is her dream man, but all bets are off when the Ice Man himself gets wind of her plan! Gunnar proves to be a remarkably sensitive he-man type, taking both Kili and the reader by surprise!

The Hottest One Night Stand by Lisa Renee Jones ~ I wanted to read this book because of Lisa Renee Jones contribution to it, having thoroughly enjoyed other stories written by her. Even had I not enjoyed any of the other stories in this anthology, Jones' story would still have made this a worthwhile read! She reaches into every woman's fantasy of an anonymous encounter with a dangerous man, and then turns the tables on both the leading lady and the readers when he turns out to be so much more!

Out of the Shadows by Myla Jackson ~ From the very start, Jackson fosters empathy for her hero, with the reader sharing his confusion and frustration for the woman he loves. When we are finally allowed insight as to her reasons for turning TJ away, our heart breaks for both of them.

A Familiar Kind of Magic by Sylvia Day ~ With A Familiar Kind of Magic, Day proves a woman can find strength and power in letting go. Max proves himself as a gentle and sly Dominant when he sets out to tame Victoria, simultaneously empowering her and allowing her to unleash the needs she has subjugated for years.

Tempting Grace by Sasha White ~ Sasha White is also a new author for me, and I will recommend her without reservation to anyone interested in this genre! She has included a wonderful contemporary tale that proves love isn't always where we expect it to be, nor in the form we anticipated.

Quick Silver by Vivi Anna ~ I'm not quite certain just how Vivi Anna included so much plot in so few words, but she did - and did it well! Sangria's tale is one of loneliness and hardship, but she finds a way out in the most unlikely of places...

Happy Halloween

2006-10-31T04:48:00.000-08:00

Ah, such a fun day for the kiddies. My daughter went off to school with three small pumpkins to carve. Yesterday at school they JUST found out they were allowed to carve. A little late for my liking. We went to four different stores last night searching for pumpkins because we already carved all ours. We finally managed to find a couple that weren't rotten at our farm market!

Is anyone dressing up. I am. Here's my costume. What do you think?

2006-10-29T09:36:00.000-08:00

We're having a Halloween Bash at Writerspace. It's going to be a blast. Stop on in for a chance to win some fabulous prizes. Chat runs from 8-11pm est. I'll be stopping in between 8:30-9.

I'd love to see some familiar faces!!

http://www.writerspace.com/chat/readers

Heading to the city.

2006-10-27T06:34:00.000-07:00

Paula Eykelhof from Harlequin Toronto is visiting our local RWA chapter this weekend. I'm excited and can't wait to meet her. Tonight our small chapter is taking her to dinner and tomorrow we have a full day of workshops. It should be fun and enlightening.

So I'm heading to the city overnight because the meeting is bright and early tomorrow morning, and I live 2 hours away.

I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend. I just thought of something, we turn the clocks back tomorrow night don't we? I love that extra hour but hate when it's dark at 5 o'clock. That's just depressing.

The Goblins are coming

2006-10-25T08:35:00.000-07:00

And so is the candy...sigh...which as you all know from a previous post that I love!!!

Which isn't good because my pants are getting tight.

If you are all hanging around bored tonight at 9 pm est, please join me for a chat at Noveltalk.
http://www.noveltalk.com/chat/chat.htm

I have nice prizes too! :))

Oh, got a great review today on Pleasure Control from Fresh Fiction.

"Wonderful blend of passionate sex and witty intelligence

Cathryn Fox does a fabulous job of bringing sex and passion to the pages of this smart and witty story. It's definitely worth reading. And I'm looking forward to the sequel.

Happy Monday

2006-10-23T12:22:00.000-07:00

I did not want to get out of bed today, I really didn't. I spent the weekend working on a proposal and just wanted to sleep in today. Although I must say after working hard all weekend, I did take the day off.

My girlfriend from Ontario came for a visit so I picked her up at the airport and we hung out and went to lunch. I don't think I'll be eating for 2 days, I'm so full.

It was so nice to see her and just chat. I live in a military community and over the years all my friends have moved away... :(((( So I miss going out to lunch and hanging out with girlfriends.

On another note, the fabulous Sasha White just had some gorgeous bookmarks made for LUSH, her Kensington Aphrodisia April 2007 release!! I was privileged enough to read this book and let me tell you it's excellent.

I love her bookmarks and the cover is so perfect. I won't tell you why, but after you read the third story in this anthology you'll know exactly what I'm talking about. She used my quote on the front of her bookmark and I'm just so tickled by that.

RT American Title III Contest

2006-10-21T06:45:00.000-07:00

Right now voting for the best first line is taking place. Head on over there and cast your vote.

Here's my favorite: Drunken oblivion couldn't erase the day Kenya had traded one life for another, and traded badly... by Kimberley Howe

I just want to say, I met Kimberley Howe on the shuttle from Atlanta airport to Hotel during the RWA conference and she is so fantastic. I love her first line. If you love it just as much as me, why not send your vote her way. To read the entries click here.

http://www.romantictimes.com/news_amtitle3.php

To vote for Kimberely, click here. webmaster@romantictimes.com And type in One Shot Two Kills in the subject line

Turning 40

2006-10-18T05:35:00.000-07:00

Today is my birthday, a time to reflect. I’ve heard so many people say they cried when they turned 40. I know one of my sisters didn’t get out of bed and spent the entire day in tears. I’m not sure why. Although I did enjoy saying, I’m in my thirties, I don’t think being 40 is going to be so bad. I think back to 20 years ago and a conversation with my parents. I remember thinking 40 was so old! LOL, my how my thinking has changed.

I also think back 20 years ago and look at my goals.
Did I think I would be a writer? Not at all. I was in university working toward a business degree majoring in accounting and economics.

Did I think I’d be married? This is a tough question for me. I was very driven when I was younger. I was never one to dream of weddings and Prince Charming. I was a realist. I was going to get a degree. I was going to get a great job. I was going to drive a Mercedes. And I was never, ever going to rely on a man for anything.

Did I think I would have two children? Not in a million years. This might surprise some of you who know me well, but when I was growing up, and in my early 20’s I did NOT want kids. I didn’t tell people this, of course, but apparently I put that image out to the world. I remember when I got pregnant. I was working in the finance department for Environment Canada and after I told my co-workers I was pregnant they looked ghastly. They were asking, are you happy? Are you okay? Finally I asked someone why people were acting that way. She told me that I was so driven in my career and that I wasn’t the nurturing, motherly type at all. I guess I can understand the reaction seeing as the image I put out there. I also remember running into friends from high school after I had two children and was a stay at home mom. They were just as shocked. Especially the stay-at-home mom part. In high school I used to adamantly say. “I will never, ever rely on a man for anything.” Geez, I was jaded at such a young age wasn’t I.

My how things have changed over the years. And you know what. I wouldn’t change a thing about my life. I have two fabulous children and a wonderful husband and couldn’t be happier.

I crawled out of bed this morning and both kids screamed Happy Birthday. My son made me a card, (I love homemade cards) It says to the #1 mom…you know you’re a soccer mom whey you’re at your kids tryouts on your 40th birthday.

I love it.

So am I doing anything special for my birthday, you wonder?
Here’s my schedule.

Two critiques for friends.

Write 6 pages of my own work

At 3 o’clock, pick my son up and take him to a soccer game.

At 5 o’clock pick my daughter up from volley ball.

5:10 Feed my hungry kids.

At 6:30 take my son to his last try out for the tier one game. Get home about 9:45

10:00 have a glass of wine with hubby (who is working a 12 hour shift today)

10:30 fall into bed.

Ahhh, the perfect way to spend my 40th birthday!!

Addiction

2006-10-16T15:27:00.000-07:00

Okay, today is the day I admit I have a problem...sigh...I think I need intervention of some sort. On Saturday night my daughter and I bought a box of 100 chocolate bars for Halloween...well...it pains me to admit this, but it's almost gone. Okay, okay, I admit it, I have an addiction...sniff. I must seek help.

Now on to brighter things. Last night hubby and I went to See The Departed (yes i had chocolate jammed into my pockets) with Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, and Mark Wahlberg, yeah, of course there were other guys in it too, but do you really think they needed to be mention. Uh no!!
Man, I LOVED this movie. It was like hormone overload at times though. I absolutely love these three guys. Leonardo was my favorite in the movie. I think he's such a fantastic actor. He always blows me away.

Mark wasn't that crazy about, but he didn't have three hot babe's to drool over all night either.

I give this movie a two thumbs up.

Now where the hell did the kid hide the rest of those bars...hmmm....

Voting

2006-10-16T10:11:00.001-07:00

From All About Romance:

Today we begin our polls for Top Ten Mainstream Sexy Titles, Top Ten "Romantica" Titles, and Top Ten E-Books. The polls close at midnight, October 29th, so be sure to vote as soon as possible by visiting http://www.likesbooks.com/minipolls.html

If anyone would like to vote for any of my books that would be super!!

Gorgeous Sunday!

2006-10-15T05:52:00.000-07:00

Ah, what a lazy gorgeous Sunday. After days of rain the sun is shining and the orange, yellow and red leaves are falling from the trees and covering my lawn. I love fall.

I have white posts in front of my house which we decorated with corn stalks and colorful Indian corn. I sprayed the corn with Krylon to keep the birds off, but it didn't work. Blue jays are everywhere, they've pretty much cleaned the corn off the cobs. I hope the spray doesnt hurt them in any way.

Last night I had the house to myself!! That never happens. Hubby was working and my daughter was invited to a sleep over so my son and I were going to watch a movie. Then around 9 he got invited out. So it was just me and the doggy. Can anyone guess what I did!!!

I went to be early!! YAY. And caught up on my sleep. I feel so refreshed this morning. After the kids come home I think we'll go for a hike to the falls. Beautiful spot. If we go, I'll take pictures and post.

I'm having a birthday next week. Ugh...It's the big one. I'm not sure how I feel about this. I know age is only a state of mind but I quite enjoy saying I'm in my thirties! I'll spend my birthday working and then in the evening at the indoor soccer complex. Alex has his final try out for the Tier one A team. His try outs are going really well. I know he really, really wants this. Every morning before school he gets up extra early and goes for a run to condition himself. (he's a sprinter, not a long distance runner, so he's trying to work on his areas of weakness) He even got up early Saturday. I tell ya, I don't know many 14 year old boys who would get up early on a school morning or a weekend to do that. Obviously this means a lot to him!

I have my galley's for Lover's Locket in front of me. This is my story in Alluring Tales. I've made two passes already but want to make one more before sending it back. I find it funny that you can pre order Alluring Tales on Amazon and I have my story sitting in front of me.

I hope everyone has a lazy, but fabulous Sunday!!
Hugs!

Halloween safety

2006-10-12T04:40:00.000-07:00

I borrowed this from Liddy's blog. Thought it was funny

Rules to live by at Halloween

It's getting closer to Halloween, and it's never too early to start practicing your survival skills!
Here are a few tips to help you get through this potentially dangerous season.

When it appears that you have killed the monster, NEVER check to see if it's really dead.

If you find that your house is built upon or near a cemetery, was once a church used for black masses, had previous inhabitants who went mad or committed suicide or died in some horrible fashion, or had inhabitants who performed satanic practices in your house, move away immediately. Don't even go inside to pack. Hire moving professionals for that. Let them take the risks.

Never read a book of demon summoning aloud, even as a joke.

Do not search the basement, especially if the power has just gone out.

If your children speak to you in Latin or any other language which they should not know, or if they speak to you using a voice that is other than their own, shoot them immediately. It will save you a lot of grief in the long run.
NOTE: It will probably take several rounds to kill them, so be prepared and stay the course. Reload immediately.

When you have the benefit of numbers, NEVER pair off and go it alone.

As a general rule, don't solve puzzles that open portals to Hell.
Never stand in, on, above, below, beside, or anywhere near a grave, tomb, crypt, mausoleum, or other house of the dead.

If you're searching for something that caused a noise and find out that it's only the cat, leave the room immediately if you value your life. Leave the cat behind, just in case.

If any appliances start operating by themselves, move out. Preferably several states away.

Do not take *anything* from the dead. No matter what they promise. No exceptions!

If you find a town that looks deserted, it's probably for a reason. Take the hint and stay away.

Don't fool with recombinant DNA technology unless you're sure you know what you are doing.

If you're running from the monster, expect to trip or fall down at least twice, more if you are of the female persuasion. Also note that, despite the fact that you are running and the monster is merely shambling along, it's still moving fast enough to catch up with you.

If your companions suddenly begin to exhibit uncharacteristic behavior such as hissing, fascination for blood, glowing eyes, increasing hairiness, and so on, get away from them as fast as possible.

Stay away from certain geographical locations, including those listed here: Amityville, Elm Street, Transylvania, Nilbog (you're in trouble if you recognize this one), the Bermuda Triangle, or any small town in Indiana.

If your car runs out of gas at night, do not go to the nearby deserted-looking house to phone for help. (Cell phones have made life safer. Make sure yours is charged. Do not drive into areas without adequate coverage.)

Beware of strangers bearing tools such as chainsaws, staple guns, hedge trimmers, electric carving knives, combines, lawnmowers, butane torches, soldering irons, band saws, or any device made from deceased companions.

I hope this helps!!

Thanksgiving Weekend

2006-10-10T14:22:00.000-07:00

Well, it didn't quite go as planned. I invited my family (10 people) for dinner on Sunday so I got up and started to prepare my huge turkey and all the fixings when my phone rings..and as you all know, an early morning phone call is never a good thing. So I find out my 18 year old nephew got beat up by 6 guys and is in the hospital. It was a case of being at the wrong place at the wrong time.

He's doing okay now but man, he's unrecognizable. He's in rough shape, lots of broken bones and is so lucky to be alive. The girl he was with saved his life. As the boys were stomping on his head, she kept screaming and throwing herself on him to protect him. They continued to drag her off and kept beating him. Had it not been for her...I hate to even think what would have happened.

I don't see a lot of my nephew because he lives far from me and I called him three times last week to make sure he was coming to dinner. After he was conscious the first thing he says to me is I'm sorry I never made it to dinner. Poor kid. He's actually lucky to be alive. We postponed dinner until Monday and only my sister and two kids could make it. We sure had a lot to be thankful for as we shared a meal.

I plan to have a Thanksgiving do-over when my nephew is feeling up to it. The other kids all decorated cookies for him.

Thanksgiving didn't go as planned but something like this sure makes you take pause and be thankful for an awful lot.

Yay, they liked it!

2006-10-06T04:34:00.000-07:00

RT Rating: 4 stars
Category: EROTICA
Publisher: Avon Red
Published: November 2006T
ype: Erotic Romance

uy Now at Amazon$11.16

The characters hit it fast and hit it hard, barely containing their lust for each other. This is a quick read, with a simple plot and easy language, and an even quicker rise to heated passion. If you're in the market for something beyond your average sex scene but short of elaborate kink, Fox's book is perfect.

Summary: Desperate to keep their jobs and obtain grant funding for their newest project, lab scientists Laura Manning and Jay Cutler take matters into their own hands -- and then into their bedrooms -- as they test the libido-enhancing serum they're developing. The heightened passion leaves them both reeling, Jay wondering if he really is the "Cold-Hearted Cutler" his mom dubbed him as a child, and Laura pondering if her dreams have come true -- or was it just the serum talking?

(Avon Red, Nov., 240 pp., $13.95)—Jennifer Madsen

Pre Order Party

2006-10-02T04:58:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone.

Want to win a gorgeous love potion candle.

I'm having a preorder party. Whoo Hooo!! If you preorder Pleasure Control, send me an email with proof of purchase, and I'll put your name if for a chance to win this gorgeous Love Potion Candle. Scented in an intoxicating blend of azalea and cinnamon, this beautiful Pleasure Games Love Potion Candle is sure to arouse your senses.

You can preorder right from my website! http://www.cathrynfox.com/pleasure_control.html

You can also snail mail me a photocopy of your receipt!

Cathryn Fox
8701 W Parmer Lane 8131 Austin, Texas 78729

Erotica

2006-10-01T16:01:00.000-07:00

http://www.avonromanceblog.blogspot.com/

In case anyone wants to make a comment!

MEA Scavenger Hunt!!

2006-10-01T08:16:00.000-07:00

MEA Scavenger Hunt is Now in Play
Find the Ghouls and Find Your Prey

All Who Enter; Few Will Survive
Are You the Chosen…Will You Thrive

Come and Play…Try your Hand
The Game is Fun and the Prize is Grand

The rules of our hunt is really neat
find all 13 ghouls to make it complete

A hint for each will be done in rhyme
To help you out, to complete on time

Look to the blog for each of the clues
Snatch up 13 so you dont lose

13 ghouls in the news and on many of site
the first ghoul will appear on this night

Find the ghoul and begin your collectionon
the last day give us your reflection

The reward is plenty; so come and play
A spa kit to take your troubles away

To find out how to play go here. http://moongladeeliteauthors.com/blog/?page_id=59

Feeling miserable

2006-09-26T04:58:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I went to the naturopathic doctor (I just love this lady) for a deep massage on my neck and back and man, do I ever feel miserable now. After I got home all I wanted to do was go to bed, but I had to take my son to a soccer game over an hour away. It was hell driving too, I couldn't turn my head. Last night I crashed with the kids at nine but I didn't sleep because my muscles were sore and it hurt to move. I couldn't get comfortable. All my neck and back muscles ache today from the deep massage. I'm sure the end results will be good but the interim..ugh..not so good.

I have a hair appointment this morning and I thought about canceling, but I hate to do that last minute. Then Alex has another away game today. So I'm sure I'll be to bed early again.

On another note, I got my proposal off to my agent. Fingers crossed on this one. I just love it.

Hope everyone else is having a fabulous Tuesday!

Holidays for the troops!

2006-09-25T04:40:00.000-07:00

From Laurie Damron

REMINDER! Holidays for the Troops!

Because the holidays are just around the corner, we are putting together another Holidays for the Troops project, hoping that it will be our most successful campaign to date!

Most of you know how this works, but I'll give a quick run-down for those who don't. You send either items to be sent to the troops or checks, money orders or gift cards to be used to shop for the troops, I then put together shipments and send them out to servicemen and women in Iraq and Afghanistan.

This link - http://lorifoster.com/author/militarytribute.htm - will take you to the Military Tribute page on Lori Foster's website where you will find a complete list of suggested items in the event you would like to do your own shopping for the troops. In return for your donation, your name will be entered in a raffle for some wonderful prizes. While I haven't decided on just how to put the prize packages together, the following incredible list shows the wonderful goodies that are being donated by various authors and others in the romance community:

LORI FOSTER: A t-shirt and tote bag from Cafepress, one arc of Causing Havoc, one copy each of A Very Merry Christmas, Jude's Law, Murphy's Law, Wildly Winston, When Good Things Happen to Bad Boys and Bad Boys of Summer

DIANNE CASTELL: Three copies of Texas Bad Boys and other goodies

BECKY BARKER: Books

KAREN KELLEY: One copy each of: Texas Bad Boys, Hell on Wheels, Temperature's Rising, Southern Comfort, Southern Exposire, and Bad Boys with Expensive Toys

ERIN MCCARTHY: One copy of You Don't Know Jack, one copy of High Stakes, two copies of The Night Before Christmas, and one copy of The Naked Truth

JILL SHALVIS: A box of Aussie Rules to be used for the raffle and to send to the troops

SHILOH WALKER: Two copies of Hunting the Hunter, one for the raffle and one for the troops

TONI BLAKE: One copy of In Your Wildest Dreams and one copy of Taking Care of Business

LUANN MCLANE: One copy of Dark Roots and Cowboy Boots, one copy of Hot Summer Nights and one copy (if she has her copies by then) of Love, Lust and Pixie Dust

JANICE MAYNARD: One copy of Wildest Dreams and one copy of Suite Fantasy

LUCY MONROE: Two copies each of Ready, Willing, and Able, Star Quality, The Real Deal, 3 Brides for 3 Brothers, and one copy of Beach Blanket Bad Boys (half will be used for the raffle and half will be sent to the troops)

KARIN TABKE: One copy each of The Hard Stuff and Good Girl Gone Bad

TONYA RAMAGOS: One download of her ebook, Heavy Metal Seduction 2: Picking Art

KELLEY VITOLLO: One download of her new ebook, Dream Man

CARA NORTH: Two copies of her new book, Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off

RITA RAYMOND: Three bath & body gift baskets

STACY AHLGREN: $25. gift certificate to Barnes & Noble

ALYSON HACKETT OF MUCKY'S MORSELS online bakery is donating the following raffle prize: 1 dozen Seven Sinful Layers, 1 Dozen Chocolate Chip and 1 dozen Mint Brownies. Check Mucky's Morsels out here - (be prepared to drool): http://www.muckysmorsels.com/

GENESIS PROMOTIONS: A Genesis Promotions Pillow from CafePress

LAURIE: $25. gift certificate to Gooseberry Patch online country store - go have a look: http://www.gooseberrypatch.com/Pretty amazing, huh? I will be updating this list as I receive additional donations. The raffle drawing will be held on October 31st. It is exciting every time we send shipments for the troops but the holiday boxes are especially fun to put together. Cards and letters from those who donate are welcome and hugely appreciated. It is incredibly heartwarming and rewarding. I am hopeful that if you have a blog you might mention this project and provide my information. Please let any authors that you're acquainted with know about this exciting project! There is absolutely nothing political about this project. It is simply a show of support for the men and women who serve our country. Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions. Thanks bunches,Laurie

ljodamron@earthlink.net

http://lauries-laudanum.blogspot.com/

Pleasure Games Love Potion Candle.

2006-09-23T06:54:00.000-07:00

http://www.studio3bonline.com/lovepotioncandle.htm

Check it out. My very own Pleasure Games Love Potion Candle. I just love it.

Playing hooky

2006-09-21T05:36:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I played hooky and had the most wonderful day. Hubby and I took off to the city and did some Christmas shopping..Yes, I'm one of those anal people who shop early and then end up spending way too much money because as Christmas approaches the kids see other things they want.

So I went to Chapter, naturally, and picked up Swept Away by Toni Blake. I read the opening and I already love the hero...sigh.

I chatted with a few bookstore employees, who all happened to be men. Yes, I love men and chatting with men who love books..well, that is almost better than sex!!

They helped me pick out some books for the kids. I got Allison, Sisterhood of the travelling Pants and I can't remember the title I got Alex. I wanted to get Alex interested in a series and this guy recommended it.

Anyway as we chatted it came out that I wrote erotic romance. So the employee calls another employee over, who calls another employee over, and so on and so on. By the time my hubby came to find me, I was standing there talking to 4 men. Hubby just shakes his head. Did I mention I love men, and books!!

I have a list on 8 things I need to do today, so I better get at it. Have a great Thursday everyone.

Avon Fan lit

2006-09-19T03:52:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

Today is my blog day over at www.avonfanlit.com I would love it if you all popped over and commented on my post!
Thanks.

Christine Feehan

2006-09-14T06:24:00.000-07:00

I woke up this morning, opened my email, and then spent ten minutes deleting spam. No I do not want a knock of Bulgaria Watch, nor do I need Viagra to up my sex life or Anatrim to get thinner (well..okay maybe I'll go reread that one) and I have no idea why that damn minister of the Sierra Leonian government thinks I'll secure his money for him!! Anyway as I began my ritual deleting process I see the name Christine Feehan in the subject line. I stop, and do a double take, wondering if someone is playing a joke on me. Surely to God, THE CHRISTINE FEEHAN isn't emailing me.

After I read the message once, twice and then a third time I nearly peed my pants. Okay, maybe 'nearly' isn't the right word.

Christine Feehan wants to talk books with me! Wow!! Is it my birthday already? Has Christmas come early? After reading the email the fourth time, I conclude that yes, my birthday and Christmas have both come early!! LOL

I'm such a HUGE fan of Christine's. So believe me I was totally blown away, and thrilled to get an email from her.

Here's the funny thing. I have Mind Games sitting on my desk. My sports fanatic son comes in to my office and I say look at my email and now look at this book. He does and then look at me and goes...OMG, that would be like Michael Jordan emailing me.

And he's right!!

Okay...off to change my pants...snicker.

The Good, The Bad, and the Unread

2006-09-13T07:17:00.000-07:00

You can find me here today.

http://redwyne.blogspot.com/

Daughters

2006-09-12T06:24:00.000-07:00

I have a daughter so this commercial really hits home with me. I can see she is struggling with some of these issues. It's worth watching.

http://www.campaignforrealbeauty.ca/flat2.asp?id=6852

So silly!

2006-09-10T16:48:00.000-07:00

Sometimes I can be so silly and I find the strangest things funny. My kids often tell me I'm still just a twelve year old.

Here's what's been making me laugh lately. We have a pizzeria down the road. They have a sign out that says. Fresh Whole Clams and Home Fries...ummm, yummy.

So every night someone is messing with the sign.

Friday: Flesh Whore Clams and Home Fries.

Saturday: Fresh Whore Clams and Home Flies.

Sunday: Fresh Clam Holes and Home Fries.

Now I find this hilarious. I can't wait to see what tomorrow says. Yes, I know, I'm need to grow up...snicker. I tell ya though, I sure what some of those clams!!

Crimson Connection

2006-09-08T08:39:00.000-07:00

I'm super happy to announce my wonderful editor at Ellora's cave contracted Crimson Connection, my very sexy vampire story.

Now comes the dreaded part for me. Coming up with a cover idea. So here's what I'm going to do. I'm going to hold a contest for cover ideas.
Go to this website, Crimson Connection read the blurbs on Crimson Connection and send your cover ideas to cathryn@cathrynfox.com If I use your idea, you'll get a free download of the book when it' released!

I can't wait to see what you all come up with.

Stinky Chair strikes again!!

2006-09-07T04:38:00.000-07:00

Do you all remember my June blog about my stinky office chair? If not, you can check out the June archives and read it.

Well a funny thing happened the other day. I got an email from a guy who obviously bought the same chair. Check it out.

Dear Cathryn
I have a chair that my boss purchased for me Feb. 06. I believe it was from staples as well. I was also baffled why it smelled like skunk at my desk. Others that sat in it complained about a smell. We have sprayed several times with febreeze and it just gets stronger. So today I decided to search the net for this problem and I ran into your article. So I'm not alone with a cursed chair.

Launch Day!!!

2006-09-05T03:44:00.000-07:00

The first full-length novel to launch the steamy new Avon Red line, has just hit the shelves!!

Five days before her wedding to a man she admires but doesn't love, Katrina Spencer escapes to a private island. There, she can let the sun warm her body as she contemplates a future without the passion she craves. Then she lazily opens her eyes, only to see Brock Denton... muscular, half-naked, the one who got away - the one who makes her body tingle with arousal.

How Brock arrived is a mystery, but it's clear he's in danger. Kat faces danger, too, in the arms of a man who is determined to free her from her every inhibition with his hands, his mouth, and more!
Kat has five steamy days and five sultry nights to make up her mind - return home to a man she doesn-t love, or satisfy her wildest passions with Brock and let her herself be...Swept Away.

This is one book you're not going to want to miss! To read more about the fabulous Toni Blake check uut her website here.

Such Fun!

2006-09-01T05:30:00.000-07:00

I've been playing over at www.avonfanlit.com
Wow, what fun at the message boards.

If you're not signed up for this you should be. The prizes are fantastic.

Early Bird Prizes Awarded on September 7th

Platinum Prize:Awarded by random drawing to one (1) player who registers by 11:59pm (ET) on Sep. 6, 2006; $1,000 saks.com shopping spree*
15 Gold Prizes:Awarded by random drawing to fifteen (15) players who register by 11:59pm (ET) on Sep. 6, 2006;

$200 saks.com shopping spree*

Wish I could win!

Three ladies and a plot!

2006-08-29T04:28:00.000-07:00

The other day a fellow writer/friend said we should do an anthology together. I said sure, so we discussed it and asked a third writer to join us. Over the next week we plotted, went back and forth, vetoed ideas, came up with new ones, got way off track, wrote synopses, threw them out, and came back to the drawing/plotting board.

Wow, it was a lot of work coming together with a story that all three agreed on. Bear in mind we are all aggressive, strong minded women, but the nicest thing is we did it and we were able to veto ideas without anyone having their feelings hurt, we were able to go back and forth, discuss what we liked, what we didn't like, why we though one idea would work, and why other ideas wouldn't.

At no time at all did I feel I couldn't voice my opinion with these ladies and say how I felt, and I know they felt they could express themselves as well.

It was a very rewarding experience and I think we came up with a hell of a kick ass story that I can't wait to write.

All I can say right now is it's three novellas, three sexy stories, set in a haunted house. So if there are any editors out there reading this and love this idea, let me know. :)))

What I've been up to.

2006-08-28T05:54:00.000-07:00

Hi all,
Gee, I've been MIA, haven't I.

Here's what I've been up to. Last week I worked hard and wrote a 10,000 word quickie. I love this story and hope it gets picked up. I'll let you know more when I do!

The kids are still home, they don't go back to school until Sept 6th so my days are busy juggling career and family.

I've also been going to the chiropractor on a regular basis trying to get my damn neck fixed. Today it hurts!! But that's because yesterday my daughter and I spent 4 hours making mustard pickles. We canned 24 bottles and they are very yummy BUT if I ever mention that I'm going to make pickles again, please someone STOP ME!! LOL.
Seriously though, it was fun, but leaning over the counter for 4 hours really hurt my neck. So I had a bad night sleeping last night.

Today I'm going to critique for my CP, and tomorrow I'm heading to the city overnight with the family. My son has a 9 o'clock appointment and I'd rather go overnight than get up at 6am and travel then. I am a morning person, but 6am isn't morning to me!

So I'm off to work on that critique.
Have a great day everyone!!

Oh, just wanted to mention my Avon editor Lucia is still taking questions. If you have any questions for her hop on over here and ask away.http://www.cathrynfox.blogspot.com/

2006-08-23T07:19:00.000-07:00

August 23, 2006

Write, Vote, and Win!

It's finally here! Today is the launch of the Avon FanLit event from HarperCollins Publishers.

Visit http://newsletters.harpercollins.com/W7RH03BCB78A88560246633CC8ED70 to join bestselling authors and thousands of fans in the creation of an original romance e-book.

Early Birds can win shopping sprees from Saks!

Sign Up Now for a chance to win one of many shopping sprees from Saks worth up to $1,000! And be sure to check out the other amazing prizes, including:
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If you sign up today, you can vote on your favorite Story Premise which will decide the overall direction of our novella.

Starting September 7th, each week you will be able to write and submit chapters, vote on player submissions, and discuss everything that's happening in the forums.
Plus, chapters from the weekly winners will be included in an Avon FanLit e-book.
Join Avon authors and editors for this one-of-a-kind event! see you at the party.”

Moonglade Elite Authors

2006-08-22T05:01:00.000-07:00

Don't forget to head on over to www.moongladeeliteauthors.com and sign up for the newsletter. There is a month long grand opening celebration going on and you could win this gorgeous basket full of fabulous prizes!

Manuscript MIA

2006-08-19T09:43:00.000-07:00

Last night I receive a phone call from a man in New York who has my Copy Edited manuscript, Lover's Locket, my story in the Alluring Tales anthology.

Dear God!

He said he has no idea why it was delivered to him, but he's assuming it's pretty important to me. He tried to call Harper Collins, from the number on the UPS waybill but there was no answer, so he called me. THANK GOD!!!

I called UPS and they said they couldn't do anything...Fu&*&^ers.

Anyway I had to call him back and ask if he'd call UPS for me (they saidI had to do that) So he said he's only a few blocks away from Harper Collins so he'ddeliver it on Monday. What a super nice guy.

I can't help wondering if he read it. It was super spicy....snicker.

On another note..Web Of Desire was nominated for a 2006 Ecataromance Reviewers' Choice Award. Yay!

Tag Line Help

2006-08-17T05:52:00.000-07:00

Hi all,
I'm thinking of a tag line for my Pleasure Games series. This line will go on something special I'm having made to promote the series. I can't tell you all just yet, but soon.

Here are my ideas, but I'm open to yours.

Pleasure Games.

when the name of the game is passion.
when games turn to pleasure
when pleasure turns to passion

Any ideas?

When it stops becoming fun.

2006-08-15T05:41:00.000-07:00

Last night I went to my son's first soccer playdown game and after the game was over I left the field shaking my head, wondering why parents get the way they do, and why they encourage their kids to win at all costs. It was very disheartening.

The boys on the other team were quite big and one of them took my son out. My son went flying through the air and landed hard on the ground. It's sad when a player goes after another player and not the ball. What is ever sadder is when the coach encourages it, and the parents cheer at the actions. BTW, the coach was the boy's father.

Last night the boys were down by 2-0, which is fine. They played hard and I'm so proud of them. Actually, I don't think I've ever seen them work so hard before. The team they were playing was strong and they needed to step up.

So the other team kicked on net and it looked like the ball went in, but it didn't. One of the mother's on the other team jumps up and stands in front of us. She begins cheering on the top of her lungs and then starts to shake her backside at us. Oh my. She made quite the spectacle of herself.

Then my son is carrying the ball down with one of their players tight on his heels, he makes a shot and misses. My husband makes a private comment to me about how bad the field is (it's was quite bumpy). A mother from the other team pipes in, well, we're all playing on the same team. As if to say, my husband was making excuses because our boys weren't scoring. Wow! What the hell is wrong with people.

One boy on the other team began blowing in one of our players faces and kept taunting him on. OMG, it was awful. Our player finally got so damn annoyed he gave him the shoulder. The referee gave our boy a yellow card (2cards and you're out) The other boy continued to taunt, trying to provoke, trying to get him kicked out of the game. It was damn awful.

I realize this is a competitive sport and everyone wants to win, but at what cost. What are they teaching their children by letting them behave this way, and what are they teaching them by standing up and shaking their ass at the parents of the other team.

Now let me just say one good thing happened. After that boy took my son down, a player from the other team walked up to Alex and asked if he was okay. I thought that was so nice.

Galleys

2006-08-14T08:24:00.000-07:00

This week I am working on my galley's for Pleasure Prolonged. I'm not sure why but I always panic at this stage and want to change EVERYTHING!!

I question every sentence, every word and think, maybe I should change it. Not that I'm allowed to make such changes at this point. I'm driving myself insane.

This story is a January release. It's coming out two months after Pleasure Control. How do you all feel about that? Do you like releases that close?

Just a note: I won't be able to attend the Allure Author writerspace chat tonight. My son begins soccer playdowns and I'll be out with him.

Twilight Zone

2006-08-13T05:05:00.000-07:00

Numbers and dates have always played a big part in my life. So two days ago I go to the store and purchase a few things. My goods totalled $6.66. I look at the kids and say, oooohhh, look at that, isn't that weird.

Then last night I went to check a stat on my website and the number was 666...hmmmm. Okay, that was weird. I get the number 666 in two days.

I find this weird because I'm writing a story set in purgatory!
Yikes. Looking over my shoulders, mildly freaking out.

A story about me!!

2006-08-11T16:56:00.000-07:00

Check this out... http://moongladeeliteauthors.com/blog/

Jan springer is having a contest, giving away great prizes. All you have to do is write a story for her. I was having a bad day after going to the chirporactor and sad that I had to ice my neck instead of taking a hot bubble bath so ywsmith wrote this for me. Isn't she sweet!

Cathryn awakened to find a well formed man pulling back the covers on her bed. "What are you doing here?" she asked still groggy from her dream.
"I am here to fulfill your dream."

She realized that this was the man from the Nekkid Men deck that had been pleasuring her so well in her dream.
"I will show you the joys an ice cube can bring. After we have finished that lesson, I will fill the bath with hot water and scented bubble. I will clean you most thoroughly. I will pleasure you repeatedly before sunrise, and then I will give you a wonderful surprise. "

He was true to his word trailing an ice cube down her back then turning her to trace across her breasts to her nipples. He circled the cube around the nipples bringing them a pleasure she would never have associated with ice. When the ice was melted his hands moved over her body as if he could see her deepest desires and knew what would bring her pleasure. He brought her to orgasm after orgasm.

He carried Cathryn to the bath and made certain every inch of her body was cleaned. As the sun began to rise he carried her to the kitchen and made her waffles for breakfast. As he fed her the last bite, he told her, "You deserve this and so much more. Never forget, and never settle for anything less." He smiled, kissed her cheek and disappeared.

As she sipped her coffee, Cathryn smiled. Now I will have to convince Kristy to give me those cards.

Rainy Tournament

2006-08-10T06:19:00.000-07:00

Another Gold Medal for the boys!!

Look at how soaked they are. It was crazy. The rain came down so hard at times they could barely see the ball. The ball got kicked into the crowd numerous times because it was so slippery and for some reason, right at me. I got the damn ball in the head TWICE! HARD!

Right after the medals were given out, thunder rumbled in the distance. They finished just in time.
My boy is the one in back on the far left. He got MVP for one of the games...Go Alex!!

Rants

2006-08-09T06:07:00.000-07:00

Today I ranted about my new dentist at moonglade elite authors blog.

http://moongladeeliteauthors.com/blog/

The British are coming, the British are coming!!

2006-08-07T04:23:00.000-07:00

Check it out..snicker.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060804/od_uk_nm/oukoe_uk_masturbate

Tonia Blake

2006-08-05T16:58:00.000-07:00

Putting a call out to Tonia Blake (I believe Tonia's last name is Blake) from Maine. Tonia and I sat together at Meg Cabot's luncheon. If you're out there, please email me.

If anyone knows Tonia, tell her to email me!
Thanks.

Yay Lisa!!

2006-08-05T11:02:00.000-07:00

I've very excited to tell you all that my fellow Allure Author, who also happens to be my good friend and writing partner, has accepted a 3 book deal at Nocturne for her Knights of White series..

Check it out here.
http://knightsofwhite.blogspot.com/

I, of course, have had a sneak peak and let me tell you, it's no wonder Nocturne snatched this up. It's fabulous. The books will be out fast...all in a one year span of time.

Lisa is going to be one busy girl this year.

She has books coming out with Nocturne, Avon Red, Pocket, Berkley and Kensington. Wow!!
And stay tuned because I think something else big is going to happen for her this week.

To learn more about Lisa go to www.lisareneejones.com

Kick ass heroines!!

2006-08-04T08:10:00.000-07:00

Hot Target Nathalie Gray

Femme Metal, Book Two

Five years after their last extraction mission, computer-hacker and whiz-kid Kimberly Holmes has turned the Femme Metal into a floating armory, turning her cutting-edge designs into actual weapons, what she affectionately calls "can openers".

Building her reputation as a legitimate arms dealer hasn't been easy, but Kim is stubborn if nothing else.When she unknowingly steps on a rival's toes, she tries a few of her toys on him as he chases her across the system. Some people just can't take a bit of competition!

In his corner of space, Titan Harris is boss, judge and executioner…mostly executioner. When something doesn't go his way, there's hell to be paid. News reaches him some newbie calling herself "Ballistic Kim" has just nabbed one of his biggest clients and Titan doesn't know what he'll do—kill the pesky little thing outright or make an example of her. He arranges a business meeting with the full intention of pulverizing her and that ugly ship of hers. That's what he tells himself as he rushes to the rendezvous point, pumped and ready to break heads. Then he meets "Ballistic Kim" and everything goes south.

To buy www.ellorascave.com

The Secret is out!

2006-08-02T05:18:00.000-07:00

Alluring Tales, Awaken the Fantasy, March 07, Avon Red.

The secret is out. The Allure Author have a book coming out. Alluring Tales is a wonderful collection of short stories. These super sexy stories tap into every new hot topic. From vampires to historicals, paranormal to suspense, each of these short stories is guaranteed to turn up the heat.

I absolutely love this cover. So sexy and gorgeous!

I'M BACK!!

2006-08-01T06:31:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone!
I'm back from Atlanta and wow, I had such a marvelous time! I felt like a kid in a candy store the whole time I was there. Most of the time I stood around slack jawed as I watched my favorite authors walk by!

The conference truly was terrific and I got to meet the Allure Authors in person. Here's a picture of us all.

I love these girls. Especially Cockanna!! (inside joke) These girls sure had a good time making fun of my maritime accent. I kept thinking, what accent? Lisa (the gorgeous on in the middle back row) is the one with the Texas accent. Ya'all, ya'all. Yes, I picked that up!

I did my first book signing ever. Do I look happy? I had that smile on for days. Actually, I'm still smiling. It was especially trilling when a reader came up to me looking for my book. Wow, I'll never get used to that for sure.

I met lots of editors, had breakfast at the Ritz Carlton with the Avon Red authors and Avon editors, Lucia Macro and Esi Sogah. They are both fantastic. I went to the Avon Family Dinner. Susan Elizabeth Phillips stopped by my table to say hello. Not to me directly but still...wow!

I went to the keynote luncheons and listened to Meg Cabot and Christina Dodd speak. They were both funny and inspirational. I took in a few workshops, caught the spotlight on Tor, Warner, and Avon. Avon has something special happening on August 23rd. (my daughter's birthday). Check it out. www.avonfanlit.com

I had lunch at the aquarium with the Passionate Ink members. Yes, sometimes the conference felt like a big food fest. Back to the gym for me.

My presentation on Pillow talk, along with my Ellora's Cave Editor Heather Osborn and fellow Allure authors, Sylvia Day and Delilah Devlin went really well. It was a lot of fun and I had drinks and dinner (yup, more food) with Heather afterwards. I LOVE her. She is so smart, very easy to talk to and so sweet! I also met Raelene Gorlinsky. She is wonderful and wears really cool hats so everyone will recognize her.

I chatted with Adam Nevill, erotica editor of Black Lace. He is such a nice man (very sexy accent!) I really enjoyed talking about the industry with him.

Today is also the GRAND OPENING OF MOONGLADE ELITE AUTHORS. I'm so thrilled to be a part of this group. Tonight all the authors are going to be doing a chat and there will be lots of prizes. Please stop by to say hello. Chat starts at 8 eastern. Check us out here.

www.moongladeeliteauthors.com

We have so much going on. We even have a Book-A-Day-Give-Away During our Month-Long Grand Opening Celebrations. Yay

Well I think that is all for now. I'm off to work on my newsletter, The Fox Factor. If you're not a member but would like to be, hop on over to my homepage and sign up! I'd love to see you there.

www.cathrynfox.com

MIA

2006-07-22T11:46:00.000-07:00

Sorry I haven't been posting lately. Life is just so crazy right now. We're in the middle of another soccer tournament this weekend, (Alex got MVP for the first game) between that, packing, cleaning, and making 1 million arrangements before I travel to Atlanta, I barely have time to breathe.

Then I had a clothing crisis. LOL. And I can't sew. So I had to ask my wonderful neighbour to adjust the straps on my dress. She is a gem.

I'll be signing copies of Making Waves during the literacy signing 5:30-8:30 Wednesday the 26th. If you are going to be there please come say hi. I would LOVE to meet all of you. I'll also be doing a presentation on Saturday the 29th from 3:15-4:15. Pillow Talk--how NOT to make you book read like a bad adult movie.

Hugs for now. I have to go switch the laundry and get on with the packing!

Soccer!

2006-07-17T11:42:00.000-07:00

Boy oh boy soccer sure keeps me hopping. This is my son receiving a gold medal at the tournament. Yay!! They did well. They played 5 games over three days in the blistering heat. They have a home tournament this weekend and will play six games from Friday to Sunday. Right before I go away to Atlanta. oy! (I travel to the city Sunday to catch my plane Monday) I'm team manager and have 2 million things to do before the tournament, along with packing, getting the dog taken care of, clean the house, and then getting the kids packed up to go to my sisters.

But Yay!! I'm going to Atlanta and I'm super excited. Anyone else going?

Nekkid Men!

2006-07-13T14:35:00.000-07:00

Jan Springer will be giving away a deck of nekkid men playing cards thru July and August on her Nekkid Man tour at various blogs and chats. Join her tomorrow at http://www.moongladeeliteauthors.com and blog with her. Everyone who comments will have his or her name thrown into a hat. The day after the blog day, a winner will be picked and you may win a deck of nekkid men cards.

Nekkid men cards are compliments of http://www.toys4gals.com

See Jan's blog for further details.http://velvetwhispers.blogspot.com

Movie trailer

2006-07-11T06:04:00.000-07:00

Check out my movie for Pleasure Control. I LOVE it.

http://slideroll.com/?s=00h0u2jp

Books

2006-07-10T04:55:00.000-07:00

I recently finished reading Getting Even, Spice, by Kayla Perrin. I heard mixed reviews on this book but I found myself enjoying the writing and the characters. And also recently finished Beyond the Edge, Blaze Susan Kearney. It was different for Blaze but I enjoyed it.

I recently started Megan's Wolf by Lora Leigh, I think I'm going to love this story. And I'm halfway through, If this Bed Could Talk, Avon Red, which I love.

I usually have two or more books on the go. I like to read trade size when I go to the gym. It's easier for me to hold when I'm on the exercise bike. So I read one book at the gym and one at home.

Up next for me is Bound, by Sasha White, and Ask for It by Sylvia Day!

What are you all reading and what are you looking forward to reading.

On another note...it's getting close to Nationals and I'm having scary flying dreams..ugh.

Bloggin with Moonglade Elite Authors

2006-07-09T04:13:00.000-07:00

Moonglade Elite Authors opening August 1st!!

Moonglade Elite Authors is having their grand opening on August 1st!!! Win a Summer Adult themed basket! How? Sign up for our newsletter athttp://www.moongladeeliteauthors.com/ for your chance to win!

Here is a list of prizes:
Three bottles of KY scented massage oil
Michael Buble CD - he's so delicious!
The Guide to Laughing and Sex
Exquisite charm bracelet handmade by Liddy Midnight as well as some gorgeous charms
A vibrator!!!
Non piercing belly ring to impress your man with
Naked men deck of cards - ooooohhhhhhhhhhh playing cards will be so much fun!
Passion Kit includes a mask and a feather and 32 page book to spark your creavitity....naughty!
Spinning sex toy with suggestive suggestions
Love Potion note pad
32 page book to spark creativity!
And there's more on the way!

Don't forget to pop into the blog today to say high to ML. http://www.moongladeeliteauthors.com/blog/

I will be bogging at Elite every Wednesday.
Hope to see you there!

Snap Crackle Pop!

2006-07-05T15:00:00.000-07:00

I bet you're thinking I'm talking about Rice Krispies right? Wrong! I'm talking about my trip to the chiropractor today.

I finally went, under duress, mind you.

I absolutely HATE going. I have a herniated disc in my neck and it gives me great pain. Two years ago I went to the chiro and met with wonderful results. But I get so damn stressed out. I lay there on the table and sweat profusely. I can barely make conversation because I'm so worked up and I hate to even think about my blood pressure!

Anyway...

Last week after all my coughing I really did a number on my neck. My husband called and made me the appointment, insisting I go. I flatly refused. So today was the day of my appointment and 30 minutes before I was in the pool with the kids, hiding in the deep end. My husband bribed the kids to get me out. I was adamant I wasn't going. Talk about a two year old throwing a tantrum. LOL. So my husband gives me until the count of ten to come out. When I didn't budge, he stripped to his underwear and socks and jumped in.

Then when I still wouldn't budge, he got out and told me he was disappointed in me because I really needed to have my neck looked after. God! Mad I can handle. Pissed off I can handle. But disappointed...gawd...

So I get out, and get dressed and grab the car keys. I know my husband was grinning inwardly but he doesn't say anything. I told him I'd be back later but oh no, that wasn't good enough. He insisted on driving me. I guess he figured I'd go shopping instead. Smart guy. LOL

So I went and had my neck and back cracked. My husband is happy again.
Until the next appointment....

Happy Fourth of July!

2006-07-04T05:50:00.000-07:00

Happy Fourth of July to all my American Friends!

I hope you are all celebrating with your loved ones.

Cover of the Month

2006-07-03T06:21:00.000-07:00

Emery LaRueRelative Dreams, Forbidden Publications
Read About

Nominated for "Cover of the Month" Cast your vote July 3-31! To be entered to win a copy of the book!Hosted by Author Erin Aislinn

Cover of the Month Contest

Looking at this cover, I almost believe that if I reached out, my hand would go right through into the wispy mist of a magical world where few things stand in the way of dreams.M.L. Benton's {Moonglade Designs} artwork for Emery LaRue's Relative Dreams conjures up a dimension that breaks down the boundaries of perception until anything seems not only possible, but more real than any dream. -Erin Aislinn

Nacho Libre

2006-07-02T15:21:00.000-07:00

It was a rainy afternoon so the kids and I decided to go to the theatre. We ended up watching Nacho Libre. I didn't really enjoy it, even though I love Jack Black. Actually I spent most of my time thinking about my CP's story and trying to work through a plot problem we were having. The kids enjoyed it though, except for the wrestling scenes. My daughter had to turn her head during those.

I'm now counting down the days to Pirates!! I also heard the Superman was FANTASTIC. I would have preferred to see that today but the kids had their hearts set on Nacho.

Speaking of superheroes, I saw a preview with Uma Thurman in it and she's playing a superhero. It looked stupid, but it appears superheroes are huge right now!

Sinderella!

2006-06-28T12:17:00.000-07:00

This is a wonderful delicious story by one of my favorite authors, Jan Springer. Check it out....

http://www.ellorascave.com/productpage.asp?ISBN=1-4199-0504-X

By day she's a dedicated gynecologist. By night Dr. Ella Cinder escapes reality by secretly performing in her own erotic adult version of Sinderella. When sexy colleague Dr. Roarke Stephenson shows up in the Sinderella audience on the same night her Prince Charming stands her up, Ella seizes the opportunity to make Roarke into her Prince Charming for one carnal night of hot blazing sex...in front of an audience. Dr. Roarke Stephenson is immediately captured by the lusciously curvy actress who hides behind a mask and is known only as Sinderella. For some insane reason she reminds him of his klutzy co-worker, Ella. But that's not possible, Ella would never have the nerve to do the wickedly delicious things Sinderella does to him...or would she?

To learn more about Jan Springer's releases go to. www.janspringer.com

Summer cold

2006-06-27T05:33:00.000-07:00

Oh, man, I am miserable. I starting getting sick on Thursday with body aches and a sore throat and I still can't seem to fight it. I'm not sleeping because I lay in bed and cough all night. Today it's hot and sticky outside so that makes me twice as miserable. My husband and kids are hiding because I'm a very, very bad sick. Even worse than a man. :)

We're going to put the air conditioner in today. The weather hasn't been nice enough to warrant it before today. Hopefully once the house cools off and I'll be less grumpy.

Hope everyone else is doing well.
Hugs!

2006-06-26T05:44:00.000-07:00

Treasure Hunters By Sylvia Day
Mercenary/treasure hunter Rick Bronson is ready to hunt down his next treasure -- erotic ebooks hidden away when erotic romance was banned by the Conservative Censorship Committee. His first order of business is securing the help of literary antiquities expert Samantha Tremain. She's considered one of the foremost authorities on erotic literature in the galaxy, a veritable bounty of carnal knowledge that Rick intends to enjoy to the fullest. Now two people who couldn'tt be more different race across the galaxy on a daring quest for untold riches. Together, success is within their grasp...if they can just get past the hands on research.

To read an excerpt go here:
http://www.ellorascave.com/Excerpts/Excerpt_EC_DotO2.htm

Reviews:
"From the second these two meet, sparks begin to fly. The chemistry between Rick and Sam sizzled and the sweet vulnerability of these two characters gave them both added depth. This was a fantastic story and I have to salute Ms. Day for her genius in coming up with this storyline...her publisher had to be laughing with pure delight!" - Kerin, Euro Reviews

"Sam is a wonderful heroine that one can identify with easily. The villain of the piece adds moments of hilarity. This is largely due to the explanations the heroine gives about him. As for the hero, it is great fun to see how enchanted he is with the smart, bookish, real woman that is Sam. Ms Day's offering is a delightful satire. The premise of the story and the various items and names used regarding the treasure will have readers laughing with glee." Lil, Love Romances

To purchase click here. http://www.ellorascave.com/productpage.asp?ISBN=1-4199-0522-8 It's available in ebook and print. Print has free shipping.

Winnie the Pooh!

2006-06-24T16:36:00.000-07:00

Sometimes I swear there was a mix up at the hospital and I ended up with someone else's daughter!

My eleven year old daughter loves to sew, knit, crochet, scrapbook, draw, model with clay, and bake. All the things I hate. LOL. The other day my son wanted his name stitched on his basketball hoodie, who do you think he took it to? Not me. My daughter even fixes buttons and when I had a hole in my brand new sweater, she sewed it up for me.

For my daughter's party she wanted to bake and decorate her own cake. So I went and bought the pan and all the supplies and handed them to her. That's all I did. She did the rest. Check it out. She blows me away.

ttp://www.cathrynfox.com/winnie_the_pooh.html

Bound by Sasha White

2006-06-23T04:42:00.000-07:00

Bound by Sasha White.

BLURB:
Bound by fantasy.
Everyone thinks small town Katie Long is the good girl looking for tender romance. All she needs is to find the right man. Katie couldn't agree more. She too has always fantasized about the "right man." But what she's looking for is one who'll give her exactly what she wants. And everything she needs.
Bound by desire.
Joe Carson is that man. A security guard at a local casino, he's the answer to her sensual prayers. But there's more to Joe than even Katie realizes. And more to their nightgames than just master and slave.
Now Katie wonders just how far she'll go with a man who's more than ready to take her...

To find out more go here:

BOUND UNIVERSE?
Includes excerpts, unpublished scenes and review quotes.
http://www.sashawhite.net/behindthescenes_bound.php

To buy go here:
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&isbn=0425212742&itm=58

The Tale of the Funky chair

2006-06-21T16:24:00.000-07:00

February of this year I finally bought myself a proper office chair. I had been sitting on this big old clunky squeaky thing for years. So my husband and I picked out this lovely chair from Staples. It was sooooo comfortable, it even had adjustable arms. I loved it. After about a month, and the weather started to get warmer, I noticed a strange smell in my office. I couldn't figure out what it was but it was horrible. I started lighting candles and opening the window. As it got more humid outside, the smell in my office got worse.

So one day I turned around and sniffed my chair. OMG it was the most horrendous thing I've ever smelled. It smelled like it had been sprayed by a skunk. I call my husband in and he nearly gagged. Now first, let me say, I shower every day. SO IT WASN'T ME!!

My husband asked if I was sitting in my chair after going to the gym and sweating...He was convinced it was ME stinking up my chair with my sweaty gym clothes!!!

Once I assured him it wasn't me, he told me to call Staples to complain. I didn't know what to do. I figured they'd just furrow their brows and assume I was a funky gal.

So my husband washed the chair and even used Febreeze...still stinky.

Yesterday I couldn't stand it anymore. I could barely go into my office. I called my husband in, he sniffed and said this is crazy. He picks up the phone and calls Staples. Well let me tell you that conversation was priceless. My daughter and I were practically rolling on the floor laughing, listening to him tell this man his wife's office chair stinks!

Anyway....we take the chair back to the store today. The first thing I did was go and smell the floor model. OMG IT SMELLED LIKE SKUNK!!!

I MADE the guy working there smell it. He wasn't going to but I was very persuasive...LOL
He couldn't believe it. He totally agreed the floor model also smelled like a skunk. He said perhaps it was what they used for padding...I said yeah, skunk!

Anyway, I ended up spending $150 more to get another chair. There was no way I was going to get the same one! So it will be delivered tomorrow.
Other customers must have thought I was nuts because I was smelling all the chairs.

Honesty, I can't get that smell out of my head.

Kids being goofy

2006-06-20T05:28:00.000-07:00

I finally loaded my vacation pics on the computer. Here's one of the kids being goofy!

Monday...

2006-06-19T06:33:00.000-07:00

Thanks goodness it's Monday. I know you are all shaking your heads at that one. I had such a crazy busy weekend that I need a day at work just to rest.

My son had a soccer tournament this weekend. One game Friday night, two games Saturday (We were over an hour away so it was too far to come home between games) and they moved on to finals which meant two more games on Sunday. They won Gold!! I'm so proud of them.
I can't imagine how they played yesterday in 100 degree temperatures. I had a hard time walking in the heat, I don't know how they ran those big fields.

School here finishes next week so my writing days/hours will have to be adjusted to summer hours, which means I'll get up at 7 and write to 11. The kids don't usually crawl out of bed until then anyway.

I'm working on a new story/proposal for Nocturne. I absolutely LOVE this story idea and I sure hope an editor does too because I'd love to see it in print.

Hope everyone has a great week.

EC's New Erotic Line

2006-06-16T09:09:00.000-07:00

Exotika: Message from Raelene,

We are accepting submissions as of now. For existing EC authors, send them to your regular editor, just be sure to indicate that it is for the erotica line. Please spread the word outside, to any author loops you are on and to your writer friends, writer organization members, and so forth.

Outside submissions follow our standard procedure, which can be found on our EC website; the submission goes to Submissions@ellorascave.com and the subject line should note that it is erotica.

Guidelines:- Same length categories as EC (10K - 120K)- Any genre- Doesn't have to be a "romance" - that is, does not have to focus on the development of a romantic relationship, h/h don't have to be sexually faithful to each other, does not need the committed HEA ending.- Sexual content follows pretty much the same rules as EC. We may be willing to stretch a bit further than we go at EC - but hey, we already go almost to the limit with EC erotic romances.

Same taboo list - no pedophilia, incest, necrophilia, bodily functions, etc. We feel our market segment and our primarily female audience want quality erotica, not violence or really extreme kink. Definitely no porn.- Has to be well-written and with a well-developed plot and characterization!

Trouble With Will

2006-06-13T03:23:00.000-07:00

Review for Trouble With Will
Author: Myla Jackson Date of Review: 06/11/06
Reviewed by: bbromancelvr

"The main characters are fascinating, wise-cracking, and memorable. The secondary characters enhance the story rather than detract from it. Will's friend, Harry (Trouble With Harry) makes an appearance to help on the quest.
The wishes Kate makes don't always work out the way she plans, so there are many "laugh out loud" moments; like when Will takes a trip to Hell! I couldn't hold back the laughter!
Really steamy love scenes make this a standard Ellora's Cave title. Though the vocabulary is not true to a character from 1924, it is easy to overlook this to enjoy a light and fast read. Fun!"

Do you have a question for AVON?

2006-06-12T03:46:00.000-07:00

Ask Lucia Macro - Executive Editor at Avon!

That's right!! ASK AWAY!

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Spring

2006-06-09T06:46:00.000-07:00

I love spring. It's my favorite time of year. I love the warm weather, the grass, the green trees, and the new growth on all our fruit trees. We have apple, peach, pear and plum trees on our property. Here's what I don't like. The damn birds!!

For the past two weeks a couple of birds have taken up residency in a tree outside my bedroom window. Now, I really don't have anything against birds, in fact I'm a bird watcher. We have quite a few birds of prey in our area and I love spotting them...

But these particular birds...well, not so crazy about them. Every morning at the crack of dawn, they begin chirping...OMG, it's loud and wakes me up at 5 am.

I'm about ready to haul out the saw and cut the tree down. Maybe if I put a bird house up at the back of the house and fill it with seed they will hang out back there.
Any suggestions from all you bird lovers out there?

Slogan Contest

2006-06-06T05:45:00.000-07:00

Hi all,
I'm having a contest looking for new slogan's for my cafe press merchandise.

Check it out here. The contest will run until the end of July and the winner will receive a T-shirt with their slogan proudly displayed on the front! So please send you ideas to me at cathryn@cathrynfox.com