Books by Gracie C. McKeever

© 2007 Gracie C. McKeever

In This Issue:
--Siren at Love Romances Café
--Blogspot Feature at Rachelle’s
--SistahFriend Book Club Spotlight
--Poetry Corner
--Fun Site
--New Reviews (Excerpts)
--This Issue’s Novel Excerpt: Unified Souls by Candice Gilmer
--This Issue’s Essay: The Glamour of Writing by Elizabeth Delisi
--This Issue's E-Publisher Spotlight: Aprhodite’s Apples
--This Issue's Author Spotlight: Candice Gilmer
--This Issue's Newsletter Contest
--Giveaways/Good Deals/Shameless Promotions and/or Sites That No (Romance) Reader Should be Without
--Odds and Ends

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Welcome back to this issue of The G-Spot!
Hope everyone is enjoying a wonderful Summer so far and had a happy, healthy and safe Fourth with your family and friends!

My sister had a baby girl! Yes, she’s here! Little Brianna Raven Carrington (aka Peanut) came into the world last month, June 14, 2007, weighing in at 5 lbs 14 oz (5/14, my mother’s birthday ). Ornery little thing came out not wanting to be bothered. She’s already showing the anti-social McKeever trait. Don’t know what the Carrington traits are yet. Only time will tell . Of course she looks like everyone and no one, but suffice to say, she is beautiful!

Movies, Cable, DVD: At the movies I Caught 28 WEEKS LATER Memorial Day Weekend and was pleasantly surprised. I hadn’t seen the first one, and didn’t hear too many good things about it (most of the comments I got were that it was incomprehensible). I went into this one with a vague idea of what to expect, and for some reason I thought zombies, a la NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, but it’s more than just another zombie movie. There are similarities in that victims of the virus catch it by being bitten by the infected, and the infected instantly turn into rage-filled homicidal and suicidal madmen and women. I took the movie as an action and drama-packed metaphor for the HIV virus and threatening bird flu pandemic that pervade are society today. There were some gory moments, but also affecting and poignant moments when the American military sharpshooters are forced to shoot-to-kill everyone on the ground—infected and uninfected alike—even their own comrades. The plot was tightly-woven and the performances were solid (I especially enjoyed Jeremy Renner’s turn as a sympathetic sharpshooter who befriends a military doctor and two British children. Until now, I’ve only seen him play “bad” guys as Jeffrey Dahmer and the main villain in the new S.W.A.T movie a few years ago. So this was a nice redemptive turn).

What spring/summer movie season would be complete without at least one family-friendly movie like SHREK THE THIRD I ask you? Took the nieces and nephews to see this one, and since it was a week or two after the premier, we didn’t have to deal with the crazy lines. Got to the theater a few minutes after the listed showtime for the first showing, and since there were no lines either for tickets or concession, I bought the tickets for the current show rather than next one as originally planned, 45-minutes later. Still caught previews and the beginning of the movie and the theater was almost empty but for scattered people here and there. But the most important thing was that the movie was good and we all enjoyed it. Lots of references to pop culture, one of the popular staples of all the Shrek movies, were fun along with numerous sight gags. It was an overall enjoyable experience.

Caught LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD and Bruce Willis has still got it! Heart-pounding action, tightly-wound plot, humorous and snappy dialogue mixed in with the tension, murder and mayhem. Out of the 4 DIE HARD movies, I would have to say this was the best one after the original. Justin Long makes a nice addition to the franchise as a computer genius whiz kid with some snappy lines of his own and is a great sidekick. This one is great escapist entertainment and the perfect summer movie.

TRANSFORMERS: I had been looking forward to seeing this movie since seeing the first clips several months ago and quite simply it was well-worth the wait. This was another great summer movie! Loved it! Special effects were fantastic! Acting and storyline were each serviceable (Shia LeBouf especially does a great job bringing sensitivity and wit to a grueling role and manages not to be overshadowed by the robots, special effects and action). Loved the humor and interaction between hero (Shia) and his parents and hero and Autobots. Typical Steven Spielberg emotion and drama (human boy befriends friendly alien, or in this case, aliens), with a little romance mixed into Michael Bay’s non-stop action/adventure story. Even my sister Niny enjoyed it.

Now for some writing, publishing and promotional news:

ETERNAL DESIGNS is finally out! This ones release date was changed and pushed back several times, but now one of my earliest-written books accepted for publication by Siren has finally been released and is doing well in the Top 4 Bestsellers at Siren. I got my first review for it already and it’s not bad . I’m hoping the ones to come are even better. Stay tuned.

Bronx Food and Arts Festival: Well, at least we got nice weather .Very nice showing for the event and my niece and I had a raucous time listening to the live music and watching the Bronx Week parade. As for how many books I sold...a grand total of 2, and one of those was to one of my sisters-in-law who made it to the event with three more of my nieces. Lots of people stopped by the table and took the promotional items available (bookmarks, magnets, book catalogues and the like), so maybe my name will get out there a bit more and I made some "future" sales. I wouldn't call it a waste of time (six hours, not counting arrival and set-up), as I did meet some interesting people and had a nice day out. But I'm hoping for a much better result my next event...Will keep you all posted!

Tomorrow, it's off to the Harlem Book Festival! I'll let you all know how that goes...

I found out 7/19/07 that my erotic short story, Idle Hands has been accepted for publication by CLEAN SHEETS, an online erotic magazine. I’m hyped, as you can imagine. The magazine has a wide circulation (my story will be read by more than 3,000 people each day!) so I’m hoping it’ll get my name “out there” some more. Stay tuned for news of when the story goes live.

That’s all for now.

As always, hope you enjoy this issue of The G-Spot!
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SIREN AT LOVE ROMANCES CAFÉ
Siren authors appeared at Love Romances Café, Sunday, March 25, 2007 from 1:00pm – 9:00pm EST. Chatted, posted excerpts, discussed our books and gave away some great prizes. Upcoming Siren chats are scheduled for June 15th, July 15th and August 15th. So don’t miss out on the fun. Join Love Romances Cafe at: http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/LoveRomancesCafe
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RACHELLE’S BLOGSPOT FEATURE:
My feature at Rachelle’s blog went up Saturday, June 23, 2007. Check out the site here http://zyphe.blogspot.com to read my latest interview and blurbs and an excerpt for one of my most recent releases—Nine Inches of Snow and the Ebony Princess. And don’t forget to enter Rachelle’s monthly contest to win some cool books and other great prizes!

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SISTAHFRIEND BOOK CLUB JUNE 2007 SPOTLIGHT: Last month I was SistahFriend Book Club’s Spotlight Author for the month of June. Check out my latest interview along with other information about me and my books here: http://sistahfriend.com/graciecmckeeverspotlight.htm

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RECOMMENDED READS/WHAT I'M READING:

MADE FOR EACH OTHER by Morgan Ashbury, Siren Publishing http://www.sirenpub.com

PARALLEL ATTRACTION and PARALLEL HEAT by Deidre Knight:
THE REAL DEAL and SATISFACTION GUARANTEED by Lucy Monroe

UNIFIED SOULS by Candice Gilmer, Aphrodite’s Apples Press http://www.aphroditesapples.com/unified_souls.htm

SMART AND SEXY by Jill Shalvis

Currently Reading: PARALLEL SEDUCTION by Deidre Knight, BLOODCHILD AND OTHER STORIES, a short story collection by Octavia E. Butler, BAD BOYS SOUTHERN STYLE, Various Authors

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AVAILABLE NOW from Siren Publishing, Inc.: Genesis has been on the run from her people for twenty-eight years, guarding the cambion Alex Ryan, who doesn't know she exists. But that's about to change when an attempt is made on Alex Ryan's life that leaves his father dead instead and Alex alone in the world….or so he thinks. GUARDIAN SEDUCTRESS: SISTERS OF EMSHARRA 1, erotic paranormal romance (interracial/psychic/shapeshifter/urban fantasy) by Gracie C. McKeever http://www.sirenpub.com/graciecmckeever/gs.asp
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AVAILABLE NOW from Siren Publishing, Inc: Montana Freeborn has been having visions of the "pony-man" since she was a child, her first live encounter with the centaur after a near-death experience when she was five and Seth Phoenix saved her from drowning. More than two decades later, the pair meet again and this time Montana's doing the saving. SPELLS CAST IN SHADOWS, erotic paranormal romance (African-American/psychic/shapeshifter/urban fantasy), by Gracie C. McKeever http://www.sirenpub.com/authors-img/gcm-scis.jpg SIREN TOP SELLER! Now Available in Print! Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1933563346/sirenpub-20
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POETRY CORNER:

"Shadow Dance"
(c) 12/96 by Gracie C. McKeever

It begins as an urge
a notion of pleasure
that sends you sprinting
desperate for your lover

Your dry spell will end

Ideas germinate, nature gestates
In the dark a dance of creation is begun

The premise is your foreplay
it caresses and fondles
and teases your sleep
with maybes and possibles

Is consummation on the horizon?

With a burst of devotion
you flex muscles
limp from disuse
fondle flesh
feel qualities
you forgot you once knew

Inside out upside down
you drive, push, juggle
and titillate yourself
visions of a climax muddled

Your dance with creation is in full swing
and soon the labor will truly begin

Pressing shoving thrusting for release
your baby makes its way into the world
a raw breathing beast

For better or worse
you have just given birth

Now begins the hard part
making life's decisions
You go back to your lover
and begin your revisions

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AVAILABLE NOW from Siren Publishing, Inc.: “One man wants to Dominate her; the other wants to kill her”...Two competitive and at-odds advertising executives are thrown together when a job assignment and a matchmaking New Age sister of one – who knows each better than they know themselves – decides they are soul mates and perfect for each other. While Dominant Nick Vega and submissive Slany Breeze come to the conclusion that Nick's sister is absolutely right, a serial killer is on the loose and has set his sights on Slany for his special “training program.” TERMS OF SURRENDER: THE MATCHMAKER 2, erotic paranormal romance (bdsm/interracial/suspense) by Gracie C. McKeever http://www.sirenpub.com/authors-img/gcm-tos.jpg SIREN TOP SELLER! ECATAROMANCE REVIEWER’S CHOICE AWARD WINNER 2006!
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1933563389/sirenpub-20
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AVAILABLE NOW from Siren Publishing, Inc.: Embittered after her exile from Emsharra, LaMia Enlil meets her match in orphan empath Mateo Diaz, whom she kidnaps and falls in love with. But can he forgive her for causing the deaths of his family years ago? From ancient beings unaccustomed to asking for anything, much more begging for forgiveness, LaMia Enlil nonetheless wants just this from Mateo Diaz, a gifted and unique human male who makes her question the foundations of her Inanna beliefs. PREDATOR’S SALVATION: SISTERS OF EMSHARRA 2, erotic paranormal romance, (bdsm/interracial/psychic/shapeshifter/urban fantasy) by Gracie C. McKeever http://www.sirenpub.com/authors-img/gcm-ps.jpg
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AVAILABLE NOW from Siren Publishing, Inc.: Dara Kelly and Samantha Taylor should not have died, but did. And now both women are on the trail of two men – one an abusive, cheating husband-turned-killer, the other a rival bounty hunter whom will not be bested by any woman. Each woman will have her revenge, but at what cost to Caution Foster, the man they both love? IN PLAIN SIGHT, erotic paranormal romance (interracial/reincarnation/ghost/suspense) by Gracie C. McKeever – http://www.sirenpub.com/graciecmckeever/ips.asp SIREN TOP SELLER!
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1933563427/sirenpub-20
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NEW REVIEWS (EXCERPTS):

BETWEEN DARKNESS AND DAYLIGHT:

"...Between Darkness and Daylight evokes an array of emotions, ranging from excitement to fear to sorrow to love. When I picked up this book and began reading, I didn't want to put it down. I was intrigued by how the characters' emotional dilemmas were all intertwined. From beginning to end, I could feel each character's raw emotions. If you are driven by drama or high end adventure, I would recommend Between Darkness and Daylight as your next read." 5 Sistah Hugs, Shawn Thomas, SistahFriend Book Club. To read the full review visit here: http://www.sistahfriend.com/betweendarknessanddaylightreview.htm

"...This author always balances her romance plot with a great bit of suspense, and this book is no exception. McKeever keeps us on the edge of our seat throughout the book, granting voyeuristic bits of insight into the villain’s mind as he plots the downfall of Zane and his loved ones. Even though she reveals the identity of the villain fairly early in the book, it never lessens the intensity of the action or the danger.

Between Darkness and Daylight should not be missed by fans of romantic paranormal suspense, and especially fans of Gracie C. McKeever." 4 Klovers, Jennifer for Kwips and Kritiques. To read the full review visit here: http://www.ck2skwipsandkritiques.com/betweendarknessanddaylight_jennifer.html

ETERNAL DESIGNS:

"...Gracie McKeever’s full length novel, Eternal Designs, falls into a myriad of romance categories: paranormal, reincarnation, interracial as well as suspense. The plot takes many twists and turns when nearly everyone in this character-packed story is considered, at one time or another, a potential murder suspect. Throughout the who-done-it plot line runs a parallel one of whether Gale (in Laurent’s body) can make the mistrustful Zoelle fall in love again. I especially loved the fumbling, yet tender way these two try to find their way back to each other. Although this story doesn’t contain much sex given its 312 page length, the 4 or 5 intimate scenes between Zoelle and Gale/Laurent are plenty hot, yet somehow sweet. Gale (as Laurent) is a great character, thrust unexpectedly into someone else’s body and given the chance of a lifetime to love Zoelle if only she would take him back, since she thinks he’s really her domineering husband Laurent. Zoelle is hard as nails but really as soft as a marshmallow inside. Her teenage son, Wynton, is a pivotal character and gives Gale/Laurent a hard time throughout the entire story, playing true to type as the suspicious and surly stepson. Eternal Designs works well as a suspense story and kept me hanging until the very end as to the identity of the real murder suspect." 4 Stars/Sizzling, Anna Mae Garland, Just Erotic Romance Reviews http://www.justeroticromancereviews.com

FLAMES PAST:

"...Gracie C. McKeever has a combustible story in Flames Past. Her female character is not the usual run of the mill. Echo was a troubled youth and grew to be a strong woman albeit with some sensitive issues to overcome. Her love for her son is never in doubt, but she worries about her parenting skills. Into this mix throw in a bit of the paranormal and you have a recipe that could either be a disaster or an epicurean delight. The boy’s attitude and emotions were appropriate and well written. Sean Casey is a good man through and through, although, his issues with his gift and the guilt he suffers seem almost insurmountable. In Flames Past, Gracie C. McKeever weaves a well written story of three coming together as a family with all the traits and characters that make them individuals.” 4 Angels, Dana P. for Fallen Angel Reviews. To read the full review visit here: http://www.fallenangelreviews.com/2007/June/DanaP-FlamesPast.htm

GUARDIAN SEDUCTRESS:

"...Ms. McKeever did a nice job on this book. It was a delightful little romp featuring aliens, shape shifting with shades of vampirism and adventure. As the first in a series it makes you want to know about who gets the next adventure. Will the next be as good as the first? This reviewer is looking forward to another nice escape from boring realities of life." 4 Roses, Robin, My Book Cravings. To read the full review visit here: http://www.mybookcravings.com/robins_guardianseductress.htm

IN PLAIN SIGHT:

"...Gracie McKeever created a book that drew me in from the first chapter, with me knowing I would love the storyline right off. I felt the emotions and connections of all the characters as if I was apart of their world. Feelings of fear, mistrust, racism, jealously and love are all felt throughout the book. I would highly recommend this book to those that love a paranormal mystery with a wonderful ending, which will bring a smile to your face...this is a great read." APOOO 4 Stars/Amazon 4 Stars, S.E. Koshi aka Lady Flava APOOO (A Place of Our Own) BookClub http://www.apooo.org To read the full review, visit here: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1933563427/sirenpub-20

NINE INCHES OF SNOW AND THE EBONY PRINCESS:

Yeah! A Recommended Read from Joyfully Reviewed! Cool :

"...Nine Inches of Snow and the Ebony Princess is witty and sensual. Aziza and David have an instant attraction to each other that goes to their souls. Each has special abilities that combine to defeat the coma and confirm their souls are mated. I was intrigued from beginning to end. Talented Gracie C. McKeever has created an exceptional story that begs to continue with a second book of Nine Inches of Snow and the Ebony Princess." A Joyfully Recommended Read by Rosemary for Joyfully Reviewed. To read the full review, visit here: http://www.joyfullyreviewed.com/reviews/RRs/June07RR/NineInchesOfSnowAndTheEbonyPrincess.GCM.html

TERMS OF SURRENDER:

"...There are many elements all going on at once within Terms of Surrender. The story offers suspense, action, drama, romance you name it. The characters are dynamic. Nick is the tall dark handsome type who follows his own rules. Slany is a headstrong and stubborn beauty who doesn’t take crap from anyone. As you can imagine, Slany has a hard time submitting to Nick at first but when he turns on the charm and a few other things the atmosphere around them definitely heats up. While the two’s relationship grows they become the targets of a psychopath, with the main target being Slany. But Nick isn’t willing to let anything happen to her not after he’s waited so long to have her. The story takes readers on a spectacular ride of suspense and drama. I recommend Terms of Surrender for everyone’s reading pleasure." 4 Flags, Chantay, for Euro Reviews. To read the full review, visit here: http://euroreviews.eu.funpic.de/bookdetails.php?book_id=1020

"...Ms McKeever does an excellent job of developing her hero and heroine, giving you a true glimpse into domination and submission.

The sex rating on this book is scorching. It contains many sexual encounters and unconventional sex, and it will probably offend delicate readers. I found [the] love scenes to be tastefully done, however, putting Gracie C. McKeever on my list of the best erotica authors out there.” Reviewed by Margaret Marr for Nights and Weekends.com. To read the full review, visit here: http://www.nightsandweekends.com/articles/07/NW0700288.php

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AVAILABLE NOW from Siren Publishing Inc.: Even though both are Inanna, Genesis Enki and LaMia Enlil have varying views on how best to serve Emsharra.

When Kalika Enlil entrusts Genesis with the safekeeping of her outlawed child Alex Ryan before her death, Genesis' way is set to take up the New Regime's torch. Only one woman, the leader of the insurgents and Kalika's nemesis and cousin, stands in Genesis's way to protecting Alex from assassination: LaMia.

LaMia does not believe in the New Regime or its doctrines and is willing to do what she must to see it and the alliance between Emsharra and Gaiam fail. She will even go as far as kidnapping and enslaving Mateo Diaz who has already suffered at her hands in the past more times than a human should endure. It's Mateo's misfortune, however, that Genesis and Alex wish to recruit him in Emsharra's Harvesting Program….and Genesis and Alex are LaMia's mortal enemies. SISTERS OF EMSHARRA – Print Collection, erotic romance – bdsm/interracial/paranormal/psychic/shapeshifter/urban fantasy, by Gracie C. McKeever – http://www.sirenpublishing.com/graciecmckeever/soe.asp
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1933563664/sirenpub-20
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THIS ISSUE’S NOVEL EXCERPT: Comes to us from this issue’s Spotlight Author, Candice Gilmer. Sit back and enjoy!
Blurb:

Cyborgs do not show emotion. Cyborgs are more machine than actual humanoid. By all intents and purpose they are perfect humanoids.

Then a viral anomaly appears in their programming, and they wipe each other out. Surviving only by sheer accident, Jasmine Storm escapes the civil war, and she is propelled into the humanoid world, to live among mere humans, where she is the anomaly. She spends her days as a security officer on Webster’s Casino, observing humanoids, and trying to understand their bizarre, emotional behavior.

Then she starts having emotions as well; emotions and memories that are not hers -- are they? They come not from her neural implants, but from someplace else. Someplace that Storm doesn’t understand.

Devin Cartell, a rebel in the Uprising against the oppressive, war-bent Regime government, came to Webster’s Casino to buy a splitter card to help him in the newest offensive against the Regime. Instead, he meets Jasmine Storm, and everything he knows is turned upside down.

Cartell is binded to his Kerabal, Mashlia Mayd, as decided when they both were tiny children. Yet he feels more emotion, more fire in the spiritual plane with this cyborg, this less-than-human Jasmine Storm. Trapped between what he wants to do and what he should do, Cartell learns that Storm may very well have the key to winning the Uprising against the Regime.

Can Jasmine Storm’s past be the key to their future?

Excerpt:
Jasmine Storm rolled over, feeling Cartell’s warm body next to hers. She considered leaping up off the bed and getting away from him as fast as she could, but she didn’t want to. Looking at his face, he was lost, deep in rem sleep, and from his jerky movements, he was in battle, fighting for his life.
Had she moved, she might have disturbed the course of the dream, and that could be detrimental to the dreamer, so she stayed still. Billingsly never showed any signs that he experienced dreams, so for her to watch Cartell was a privilege.
He jerked and kicked in the bed. Soft moans emanated from his mouth, and Storm shifted so she could better see him, but he pulled her back against him. The way he pulled her to him, she had little choice but to wrap a leg over his and press herself fully against him.
Not that it was an unpleasant sensation. Cartell was a much more massive humanoid that Billingsly had been. His chest was much broader, his arms thicker. Billingsly was taller and lean, his muscles compact compared to Cartell’s thickened appendages.
Cartell jerked again, this time moaning words.
“Pernia,” he said, almost panicked. He jerked again. Storm readjusted her position and his leg hooked over her leg and hip. His grip around her tightened, and he lashed out again.
“Pernia,” he said again, this time a far more loving tone. He kissed the top of her head, scooted himself into her more, and began kissing her throat.
He elicited a moan from Storm, and that seemed to fuel his passionate kisses. He rolled on top of her, pinning her down.
A fire built in her belly, so consuming she thought her head would explode with the heat. His lips ran up and down her throat, nipping and biting at the little bit of exposed flesh. One of his hands reached up, jerking at the magnetic clasps that held her tunic on. His hand found her skin under the suit, and he pushed it off her shoulder.
“Cartell,” she whispered.
He moaned against her, his lips refusing to leave contact with her skin.
“Cartell,” she said, a bit louder. A simple push and he’d be off her, lying on the floor.
That’s all she’d have to do.
His hand slid under the fabric, finding her right breast.
Storm lost all sense of logic as pain and pleasure ripped through her when he tugged at the stone--hard nipple under his hand. His hips shifted over hers, and she could feel his erection pressed against her. She cried out, the sensation so powerful her mental barriers dropped faster than she realized.
She shuddered as his kisses worked their way down to the revealed breast. Pulling at his hair, she moaned, not wanting any of this to stop.
Yet no sensation she’d ever experienced before could prepare her for the incredible onslaught of emotions that screamed through her at that moment.
His hands bared more of her chest, revealing the other breast, and while one of his hands mauled one breast, the other was attacked by his lips. She cried out, locking her legs around his hips, and pressing into him.
“Cartell,” she moaned. He slid his body back up to her, and she noticed that his eyes were not open.
Could he still be dreaming?
“Cartell?” Storm said.
He covered her mouth with his, muffling her words. Their kiss sent ripples of fire throughout Storm, and she reached down to his mechanic’s tunic, pulling at the seams to get the fabric off. She needed to feel his skin against hers, and she needed to feel it right then!
He stopped kissing her long enough to pull the tunic apart and slip it off his upper body. When he came down on her, Storm started kissing his neck, his shoulders, anything she could reach. She had to feel every centimeter of his skin, that strong, cut skin.
Cartell didn’t allow her that luxury, though. He reached down, pulling the rest of her tunic off. Storm saw that his eyes were open, the blue that resided there now pools of near black staring back at her.
If he had been dreaming, he wasn’t now. His hands grabbed her hair, and he pressed himself against her now naked body, groaning a guttural sound that Storm had only heard from animals off the Biosphere.
Excitement electrified her body; soon she knew she would combust. She grabbed his back, pulling his body down against hers, and they continued kissing, their bodies only separated by the mechanic’s uniform that Cartell still wore over his waist and hips.
Storm ran her hands down his back. Across his shoulders, his Empian freckles
burned a dark crimson. They traveled down his back in an arrow--like shape, and as her fingers caressed them, they felt warm to the touch. Grabbing at his rear, she tried to pull the uniform the rest of the way off, but Cartell wouldn’t lift up enough. Gripping the fabric, Storm jerked, splitting the tunic into two pieces.
The rip of the fabric jarred Cartell. He stopped his kissing and pulled back, looking at Storm.
Emotions poured across his face, so many Storm wasn’t sure she could catalog them all.
“Jasmine,” he whispered. He looked down at her body, and at his. “Oh, Originator, oh, Elohim, what am I doing?” He bolted up off the bed, grabbing the remains of his tunic, and trying to pull the tattered fabric on.
“Yes, what are you doing?” Storm asked, sitting up.
“Jasmine, I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have…”

AUTHOR BIO: Candice Gilmer has been telling stories since she was old enough to speak. From the first female heroes she ever saw – Wonder Woman and Princess Leia – Candice figured out that writing about women that kicked butt was the coolest thing ever.

Unified Souls is available from Aphrodite’s Apples Press http://www.aphroditesapples.com/unified_souls.htm

Unholy Night, a short in the Spellbound anthology, is available from Aphrodite’s Apples Press: http://www.aphroditesapples.com/spellbound.htm

A sequel to Unified Souls is in the works. (Editor’s Note: YAY!! )

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AVAILABLE NOW: Divorced and love-crossed Evelyn Vega gets more than she bargained for when she receives a two-week vacation package to a dude ranch as a birthday present. She thinks gorgeous cow boss Jason Makepeace will be the perfect vacation fling, but Jason has wife, kids and picket-fence written all over him. MANIFEST DESTINY: THE MATCHMAKER 3, erotic paranormal romance (contemporary/May-December/light bdsm) – Also a spin-off of SPELLS CAST IN SHADOWS, by Gracie C. McKeever – SIREN TOP SELLER! http://www.sirenpub.com/md.asp
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AVAILABLE NOW: Falling to a rare sentinel illness and separated from her charges during a retrieval mission Xevera Nanay encounters the biggest threat to her survival but more importantly her autonomy when paramedic Michael Constantine recognizes and imprisons her to exact revenge for what was done to his mother by her kind decades ago. SENTINEL’S HUNGER, a Sisters of Emsharra novella, erotic paranormal romance (African-American/bdsm/shapeshifter/urban fantasy) by Gracie C. McKeever and part of RAPTURE 1: Siren Scorchers Signature Anthology – Available in Print Only – July 1, 2007! http://www.sirenpublishing.com/rapture ~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~

THIS ISSUE’S ESSAY: The Glamour of Writing by Elizabeth Delisi

Whenever someone asks me what I do for a living and I say, "I'm a writer," they get all starry-eyed and excited. "Oh, I've never met a writer before!" they say as they crush my hand in theirs, and I try to keep my eyes from watering.

I guess being a writer sounds like a glamorous occupation, second only to being a rock star or Oscar-winning Hollywood actress, and I have to admit, there are bits of it that are really fun. Like oh, for instance, getting to say, "I'm a writer." :-)

But like any other career, writing is hard work and primarily involves the less-than-glamorous application of your behind to the chair, your fingers to the keyboard, and your brain in gear for many hours a day in order to get anything done.

Writing involves creativity, which is the fun part of it, but also many hours of research, constant education and learning, a good business sense, and many other less-fun things.

"Ah, but the royalties!" you say. "What about those big royalty checks? Surely THAT at least is glamorous."

Let's just say, most royalty checks are closer to allowing me to live in the fabled garret of nineteenth century fame than in a crystal palace with a yacht moored in the private lake in the back yard.

Case in point. I received a royalty check today for...anyone wanna guess?

Time's up.

Sixty-two cents.

Yup. Sixty-two cents.

Now, admittedly that's for a six-author anthology, so the royalties have to be split six ways. And also admittedly, it's for a HOLIDAY anthology and we're at the start of summer, so sales at this point aren't expected to be high for this book.

But still...anyone see me retiring to the Riviera on sixty-two cents? ;-)

"Okay," you persist, "so why do you write for a living, then?"

Good question.

Like most things in life that are worth anything, writing grabs you by the throat and won't let you go. It sucks you in with siren promises of wealth, fame, changing the world through your immortal prose. And once you get in deep enough to realize the unlikeliness of those things occurring...well, you've seen your name on that book cover and you're hooked. You're committed. You're addicted.

So, you keep struggling away at your day job, and in your "free" time you keep putting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard), writing in the eternal hope that THIS book will be the one to crack the bestseller list and put your name on everyone's lips.

Off I go to cash my sixty-two cent check and get...um...one sixth a cup of coffee, one fifth a gallon of milk, or maybe an entire candy bar. Woo hoo! And then, it's back to work and back to writing. Because after all of the above, there's still no career I'd rather be in. And maybe THAT'S the glamour of writing, eh?

AUTHOR BIO: Elizabeth Delisi has wanted to be a writer since she was in first grade, and probably would have written in the womb if she could have convinced her mother to swallow a pencil. But life hasn't always gone the way she planned, and on her road to publication she worked as a motel maid, waitress, secretary, administrative aide, substitute teacher, and newspaper reporter.

Elizabeth is a multi-published, award-winning author of romance, mystery and suspense.. In addition to her writing, Elizabeth edits for several small publishers and individuals, and teaches online writing courses for Writer's Digest.

Elizabeth lives in New Hampshire with her husband, dog and cat. She enjoys hearing from her readers at elizabeth@elizabethdelisi.com and invites everyone to visit her website at www.elizabethdelisi.com. Or, check out her blogs: http://www.elizabethdelisi.blogspot.com/; http://360.yahoo.com/elizabethdelisi; http://elizabethdelisi.livejournal.com/; http://delisi.gather.com/; http://www.theyack.com/blogs/elizabethdelisi/; http://theyarnspinners.blogspot.com/ and http://www.oomph.net/delisi

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AVAILABLE NOW: “Chris is a talented and rising young track star who wants to make it to the nationals and break world records. He'll get these both if he can shake the specter of a crack-addicted older brother and the more clear and present danger of a steroid enhanced teammate with a mean score to settle. Tori is an intelligent non-conformist skirting the fastlane and hiding secret pains behind a wall of foul-mouthed bravado and false indifference. She hates jocks but wants to show Chris that there's more to life than running. Innocent and courageous, embittered and sexually precocious--together Chris and Tori will discover that they have miles to go... “
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THIS ISSUE'S E-PUBLISHER SPOTLIGHT: From the Site: "Aphrodite's Apples Press specializes in Romance and Romantic Erotica. Our books are currently released in eBook format with print releases following later in the year."

Aphrodite’s Apples Mission Statement: "We at Aphrodite’s Apples believe that a good romance should have a driving plot, and a thriving love story. Make it hot, but give it plot! We are dedicated to bringing the public the finest quality stories that reflect this aesthetic. Here at Aphrodite’s Apples we are committed to bringing you genre busting romances as well as those that respect the romantic tradition. Whether it’s a tragic romance, a paranormal romantic adventure, or the quintessential happily ever after, you will find these titles and more. This is not your mother’s romance novel; so if you’re ready, take a bite!" (Editor’s Note: I did and I wholeheartedly agree!) Check out this hot and rising e-publisher here: http://www.aphroditesapples.com/

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AVAILABLE NOW: A young wealthy philanthropist is critically injured by a spiteful friend-with-benefits when, after a bitter break-up, she runs him down with her car. Only a kiss and a little bit of sensual and erotic care from a dedicated and empathic young nurse can bring him out of his resultant coma. Can soul mates David and Aziza find justice as well as eternal love? NINE INCHES OF SNOW AND THE EBONY PRINCESS, erotic paranormal romance (bdsm/interracial/shapeshifter/urban fantasy) by Gracie C. McKeever – A Siren Adult Fairy Tale – SIREN TOP SELLER! http://www.sirenpublishing.com/graciecmckeever/nios.asp~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~

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AVAILABLE NOW! Siren Publishing, Inc.: "Gale Sinclair is a marriage counselor who has broken the cardinal rule of psychotherapy and fallen in love with one of his clients. Dying in a head-on collision and returning to life in the body of Zoelle Sutherland's estranged husband turns out to be the least of his worries.” ETERNAL DESIGNS, erotic paranormal romance (reincarnation/interracial/suspense), and a NCWA (New Century Writer Award) 2002 Novel/Novella Finalist, by Gracie C. McKeever http://www.sirenpub.com/graciemckeever/ed.asp ~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~

THIS ISSUE'S AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT -- CANDICE GILMORE: I don’t remember when or where exactly I made Candice’s acquaintance (could have been on one of the 50+ Yahoogroups I’m on, or at MySpace, it’s hard to keep track), but I know that I’m glad I “met” her and had a chance to read her writing in UNIFIED SOULS. Truthfully, I went into the story kind of blind and not knowing what to expect except that I liked the samples of Candice’s writing that I had read previously and, hey, it’s sci-fi romance, so how could I go wrong? If you haven’t had the pleasure of meeting this delightful writer or sampling her work, then do yourself a favor and treat yourself. To learn more about this talented author, visit Candice at her homepage here: http://www.swtats.com/candice/ or pop into her MySpace page and friend her: http://www.myspace.com/candicegilmer

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AVAILABLE NOW! The fix is in when older sisters Angela – a New Age practitioner who shares her brother's telepathic abilities – and Evelyn decide to play Cupid and hook their brother EJ Vega up with Evelyn's personal shopper. From here, what starts as a professional relationship will gradually escalate into something much more when the free-spirited, "gifted" author preparing to go on his first national book tour, enlists the services of the uptight and skeptical Tabitha Lyons. BENEATH THE SURFACE: THE MATCHMAKER 1, erotic paranormal romance (contemporary/psychic/interracial/light bdsm). http://www.sirenpub.com/graciecmckeever/bts.asp SIREN TOP SELLER! ROMANCE EROTICA CONNECTION 2006 STORY OF THE YEAR! (Tabitha Lyons – REC Choice Heroine 2006!) #8 On SIREN’S ALL-TIME BESTSELLER LIST! Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1933563184/102-5235251-9271348?n=283155
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AVAILABLE NOW from Fictionwise: A young black man is shot down in the streets in a drive-by. But a mistake has been made. Kelly shouldn't have died. So he's returned to Earth…in the body of a young comatose white woman married to a hot looking Latino narc cop. Can Kelly resolve the questions surrounding his death? What will happen to Amire, the woman he loved in his previous life? And, most important, can he resolve his marriage – now that he's a woman named Dagny – to another man? NEW LIFE INCOGNITA: New Age Paranormal Urban Romance (interracial/psychic/reincarnation/sex-switch/wiccan) by Gracie C. McKeever http://www.fictionwise.com/ebooks/eBook36736.htm
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THIS ISSUE'S NEWSLETTER CONTEST: This issue I’m offering an electronic copy (PDF) of one of my most recent releases MANIFEST DESTINY. To enter for your chance to win this SIREN TOP SELLER, just send an e-mail with your name and e-mail address to gwiz10@optonline.net with MANIFEST DESTINY in the subject line. Contest runs until June 20, 2007. One entry per e-mail address, and per person. Refer a friend, however (who e-mails me with his/her request to subscribe and naming you as their referral), to the newsletter before the deadline, and you get an additional entry. The more friends you refer, the more times you're entered. (Referred friend will automatically be entered in the current newsletter contest once). AUTHOR SHALL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES THAT PREVENT TIMELY RECEIPT OF AN ENTRY AND/OR RESPONSE. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE, THEN THAT MEANS I DID NOT RECEIVE YOUR ENTRY. In order to give everyone a fair chance at winning, no individual will be allowed to win a book in the newsletter contest more than once every three newsletters or within a six month period (whichever is the longest). Author reserves the right to publish winner's name on webpage(s) and in the newsletter. May/June 2007 winner of NINE INCHES OF SNOW AND THE EBONY PRINCESS: Rhonda Barnes! Congrats Rhonda and I hope you enjoy your prize !!

GIVEAWAYS/GOOD DEALS/SHAMELESS PROMOTIONS and/or SITES THAT NO (ROMANCE) READER SHOULD BE WITHOUT:

AWE-STRUCK E-BOOKS – “Publishes ebooks in Romance, SF, SF Romance, Regency, Western Romance, New Age, Inspirational, Teen Fiction, and Historical, and we are unique to the reading world with our Ennoble titles that feature heroes with disabilities. All our ebooks are available in HTML, PDF, Palm, Pocket PC, Rocket; some titles are also available in eBookman, and Hiebook.” http://www.awe-struck.net

BLACK LITERATURE.COM – Your home on the web for books by, for and about Black people. http://www.blackliterature.com

BOOK-REMARKS – The website that promotes books written by or about African-Americans. http://www.book-remarks.com

EARTHLING PRESS – If you haven't checked it out yet, zip on over to Earthling Press http://www.earthling-press.com, your source of fine books in print. EP is an imprint of Awe-Struck E-Books, Inc. and brings to you the same great stories—and great giveaways and sales—from your favorite Awe-Struck Awe-thors…only in print! "Earthling Press—books from your home planet."
ENCHANTED RAMBLINGS – “Our review section is continually updated, reviewing the latest offerings from both print and e-publishers…We also play host to authors in our virtual bar-The Rambler's Inn. Feel free to drop by and enjoy an e-soda, while reading the latest interviews.” http://www.enchantedramblings.net/

EUROREVIEWS: “To bring WORLDWIDE attention to both print and e-Books, whilst encouraging the interest in Dutch publishers in the American reviews industry.” http://euroreviews.eu.funpic.de/index.php

FALLEN ANGEL REVIEWS – New Releases, Reviews, Interviews, Contests, Authors Pages, What the Authors are Saying! Author Extras http://fallenangelreviews.com/

FICTIONWISE – “Excellence in e-Books” http://www.fictionwise.com

JUST EROTIC ROMANCE REVIEWS: “The sensual side of romance” http://www.justeroticromancereviews.com/home.html
MIND LIKE WATER E-Book Directory: http://www.mindlikewater.com: Free ebook directory and marketing

NEW AND USED BOOKS: http://www.newandusedbooks.com – Features new releases, reviews, interviews, and contests. Don’t forget to check out their new format!

PAMELA TYNER BLOG: This blog was set up for readers to locate information about e-published authors’ new releases and/or contest information: http://ebooksreleasesandcontest.blogspot.com/ Readers, this blog will be updated on a regular basis. Add it to your favorites and visit often.

PARANORMAL ROMANCE (or PNR): “New Worlds Are Our Oyster...Join us if you dare…” http://www.paranormalromance.org

RACHELLE’S BLOGSPOT: Daily author Q&A, excerpts, and an easy monthly contest to win cool books and other great prizes! http://zyphe.blogspot.com

R.A.W.SISTAZ (Reading and Writing Sistaz): Literary Group and Online Book Club. One of Writer’s Digest 101 Top Websites for 2006! From the Website: “…main goal is to provide information to the African-American Literary Community regarding books, authors, events, and other industry news. We offer our services and our sites free of charge, as avenues to promote literacy, to encourage our authors to continue following their dreams and to facilitate the open exchange of literary information; basically connecting both readers and writers.” Check them out at http://www.rawsistaz.com

READERS READ™: Do you like to read a chapter of a book before you buy it? Stop by http://www.readersread.com/excerpts/ to read excerpts and first chapters from the newest books. Check back frequently.

ROAD TO ROMANCE http://www.roadtoromance.dhs.org/index.htm -- For Readers and Writers of romance fiction. Reviews, interviews, contests links, and much more! Also -- FREE BOOK offers from http://roadtoromance.dhs.org/freestories.htm The Free Stories Feature has been updated and given its own page. It used to be on the contest page. These are author stories and are linked to their sites, where you can either download them or read them online. Lot's of free reading here! Follow the links offered with each.

ROMANCE JUNKIES – The name says it all. For readers addicted to all kinds of good romance…check out your favorite authors, contests, reviews, interviews and up-to-date romance news. One of Writer’s Digest 101 Top Websites for 2006! http://www.romancejunkies.com

ROMANTIC TIMES BOOK REVIEWS – The Magazine for Fiction Lovers – Books, Authors, Magazine, News, Resources, Message Boards http://www.romantictimes.com

"SHADOW OF LOVE" Paranormal Romance – FREE Novel Download from Awe-Struck E-Books http://awe-struck.net/FREENVLTTE/freeshoflve.html

SIREN PUBLISHING, INC. – “Quality erotica romance for the sophisticated reader” http://www.sirenpub.com

SPECROM: Want to find out: What Science Fiction Romance is, anyway, and why does Science Fiction Romance deserve its own newsletter and website? Wellllll...you guessed it, another newsletter. But, if you're really into the genre and want to keep abreast of what's coming out and going on with your favorite sfr authors, then this newsletter IS a must (I know, that's what they all say). The newsletter, which hosts the yearly SAPPHIRE AWARDS for the best works in the genre, has been in publication since 1993/1994 and has had an active website since 1996. Visit Speculative Romance Online http://www.specromonline.com/ Click "Join SPECROM", then "Become a Member" to subscribe/gain access to the newsletter.

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