Eve Summers---Does She Have A Slave of Her Own Desire????

Delores: I'd like to Welcome to my blog Eve Summers. Eve is a fellow Red Rose Author.

Delores: Hi, Eve I'm Glad you could stop by.


Eve: Glad to be Here

Delores: I would like to start with one of my favorite questions...If you could be one of your characters, who would you be and why?

Eve: Hmmm, that's a tricky one. I usually put my characters through hell for the sake of a good story. Do I really want to be one of them? Heck, yes! It changes from month to month, but currently I'd love to be Clare from "A Slave of My Own Desire (http://redrosepublishing.com/bookstore/product_info.php?cPath=90_38&products_id=245).
She's feisty, intelligent and happily in love (or is it lust?) with a gorgeous hunk who will make her every fantasy come true.

Delores: I am sure we all would be happy to have a hunk at our beck and call.

Delores: What do you like to read in your spare time?

Eve: I like really enjoy women's fiction. It's a bit of an umbrella term for anything from romance to literature, and I love it all!


Delores: Is there anything that influences you? What compels you to write?

Eve: I'm heavily influenced by what I myself like to read, I confess. For example, I cannot stand silly heroines like Bridget Jones or Stephanie Plum, so all the women in my books are as far from ditsy as I can possibly get away with while still having fun with them.
In general, I'd like my books to change people's lives. I'd like to make them laugh and think and feel better.

Delores: What is a typical writing day for you?

Eve: Either promo (like this interview, online chats, book signings) or writing at least 1000 words of my latest novel. Because of my day job and family, my typical working day is usually a night.

Delores: Is there ever a time you find it hard to find your muse?

Eve: Writer's block for me is usually the result of something going wrong in my life. I could be depressed, or worried about my job, or stressed by my otherwise wonderful husband. So the best way to unblock is to get my head right. Sometimes all I need is a walk or a girlfriend's ear, other times it's a massage or retail therapy... lol.




Delores: Tell us what you have coming up......

Eve: Here is the hot-hot-hot book cover and excerpt for "Danger, Word Games" due to be released by Red Rose Publishing in early 2009.

The restaurant’s restroom mirror was still sneering at her. She retouched her lipstick, enjoying the creamy sensation on her mouth. Her heels clanged on the marble floor as she re-entered the lobby.
No sight of Mr. MaybeRight. Good riddance.
“Call me a cab,” she said to the passing waiter.
The boy, he couldn’t have been more than twenty-five, eyed her with a grin. “You are a real cab,” he said, his face deadpan.
“Cute,” she found herself smiling back. Here was a man who understood the value of words. “Now if you could perhaps order me -” she checked herself, “order one for me?”
He pressed a button in the wall. “And now you will give me your phone number,” he said. It was a statement, not a request.
She shrugged, not yet sure whether she was amused or irritated by his rudeness. It was better than Mr. MaybeRight’s cordiality, at any rate. Good manners were dishonest by their very nature. She smiled at the waiter. “Do you always work this fast?”

Delores: What are your goals for the next 5 years or so?....

Eve: I'm writing a young adult novella, a murder mystery, a women's literature novel and a romantic novelette. That should keep me busy next year, LOL.

In 5 years' time, I hope to have them all (and more) published. I'd like at least one on the New York Times Bestseller list and another the winner of the Broadband Orange Prize for Fiction.

In addition, of course, I'd like to make sure that my writing dreams do not interfere with my wonderful family and home.

Delores: It always helps to have a good strong base in your life. Good for you. I just have a couple of more questions.Who is your perfect hero? And why? What do you do for inspiration?

Eve: I love charming alpha males, and I like naughty boys. Sawyer from LOST is my perfect hero, and his looks are my perfect inspiration. I know, I know, how shallow can you get, right?


Delores: LOL

Eve: The other inspiration is my own life. I listen, look and twist real life situations into points of conflict in my books. As a result, my ex-boss (whom I murdered in one of my books) hates me for that, and many friends think twice before they whisper their secrets into my ear.

Delores: Eve, I'm so happy you dropped by. Please drop by Red Rose Publishing to grab your own copy of Eve's book.

Red Rose Authors Go to Print

This is an exciting time at Red Rose Publishing. Our first books are going to print. Please check these books out.

THE BALLET
Melissa Glisan

Will life look brighter with the New Year or will the bleak get bleaker?

New Years Eve is a time to celebrate the year that's fled and cheer the year to come.

A ballerina before the tragic accident that crippled her, Rose Fineman sat through the big dance, waiting, hoping - for what she wasn't sure, until she spotted Ryan Moran. Her high school crush…but he was a soldier and she'd lost so much to violence already.

Too many wars, too many battles lay in Ryan's past, coloring his outlook on the future in bleak tones. That was, until he looked across a crowded room and saw a rare beauty being cruelly teased by her peers. He had nothing more to offer than the protection of his presence and his hand in a dance.

One dance, two promises, and a spark of love… will it be enough to hold Rose until Ryan returns from war?

AN OPEN LURE
RaeLynn Blue

Will being stranded be the worst or the best thing that could happen to Zuri?

Zuri Hines is on the brink of beginning her new life, minus her ex-boyfriend. Yet when she ends up stranded in Oklahoma, she feels her plans starting to unravel. As a mysterious man publicly performs self-stimulating acts, but only if she watches, is she flirting with danger?

Or entertaining an old fantasy?

Jake Lysette has been in many women's beds and has devoured the sexual energy of even more since becoming an incubus. Yet when a freak blizzard leave him stranded in Oklahoma, will a shy, strong-willed Black woman be the key to satisfy his ravaging hunger for eternity?

SEXUAL SECRETS
Nicole Pierce

Destroyed by a relationship gone sour, Cori is not ready for another relationship. When Cori Mallory blows off the sexy hunk that comes up to her at a Pub, she never expected to end up applying for a job where he owned the company. Once they get to know each other, they develop a strong attraction. So, why won't Adam make love to her?

What is he hiding and once she finds out can she handle the truth?

WHEN MARIAH SMILES
Williams Men Series: Book #1
Delores Walker

What sacrifices would you make to see the woman you desire smile?

Mariah Smith is a talented designer on the brink of making her name in the fashion world. The one thing standing between her and fulfilling her lifelong dream is lack of capital. Travis Williams is a self-made success story who finds himself in a precarious predicament. In order to save his cruise ship he needs some ready capital and lots of it.

The one person who can help them both is Travis's estranged father, Edward Mason. He can help, but it comes with a few strings attached. In order to free up the capital, it'll be necessary that they marry for convenience.

Mariah and Travis set out on a honeymoon cruise aboard "Mariah's Smile." Unfortunately Mariah finds herself on the same ship as her old nemesis, Eva. It's high school all over again as Eva sees something she wants—Travis. Has Mariah learned to fight for what she wants? Will Travis miss the opportunity to see Mariah Smile?

THE SHEIK'S CAPTIVE
Desert Rose Anthology
Honey Jans

Is the Sheikh's kink more than Honor can handle or will she be the one spooning it out?

When Honor Blackwell is offered a fortune to collect an emerald necklace from a dangerous jewel thief, she is in no position to turn it down. She's just parted from her lecherous boss telling him that only her vibrator gets her off. The sad thing is that it's true.

The chance for a little adventure is too tempting to pass up. But things don't go as planned. When the naked hunk catches her rifling his room, his frank sensual appraisal makes her formerly suppressed hormones sit up and take notice. She goes along with his assumption that she's a birthday present sent by his brother.

Sheik Alexander Kahn on vacation in his tiny villa on a remote Greek Isle isn't sure what to make of the pretty thief he finds in his bedroom. But he does know that he intends to keep her; at least until he finds out what game she's playing. She isn't the first thief that's tried to steal one of his company's creations but she is the most alluring. A blushing almost virgin that smolders with hidden fires when he touches her and makes her come.

After a night of newfound sexual pleasure in the dominant man's arms, Honor runs, only to have him catch her. When he takes her over his knee, she melts shocked that it turns her on. Thrown together for a steamy weekend they open up to each other, while Alex teaches her all his favorite kinky tricks. She knows he's still keeping secrets but she decides to enjoy him anyway.

BARE BONES
Aline de Chevigny

Are you ready to find out what happens when a full moon occurs?

On the run from the Lycan who turned him during the full moon on All Hallows Eve, Christian Clarke isn't happy when he finds Joanna wandering through the woods searching for him. His inner wolf refuses to leave her side, yet the inner man in him wishes to keep her at arm's length for fear that he won't be able to control his inner demons.

Hearing her whispered confession of love, he reveals himself. Can he keep her safe from the pack that hunts him? Will Joanna love the beast he's become?

DESTINY'S LOVE SONG
Debbie Fritter

Simple living, always the perfect person or is Heather something more?

Heather Jones is your typical Wisconsin woman. She's down-to-earth and has always searched for a little something more in her life. A frustrated writer, she falls in love with the southern ways and decides to stay, hoping to break into the music business. Along the way she meets the man she'd destined to fall deeply in.

James Sheridan is the son of a legendary performer who, through his love of Heather, makes his way in the rough and unpredictable business of country music. His love for her is strong and their songs bring them almost to the top, until a Montana storm takes him out of her life.

Will their song be Destiny's Love song or will they only hit the high notes rapidly falling to the low ones? Fading into the wind…

FEATHERS ON THE WIND: THE CYGNETS
Camille Anthony

Feathers on the wind...two seeking souls are torn apart.

Betrayed, an English Lord forced to explore his unknown heritage, will find his future hinges on his past.

Deceived, sold into slavery, an innocent girl must survive the hedonistic excesses of a Turkish harem.

An enemy works behind the scenes to keep them apart. Two Countries battle for their allegiance. In the end, they'll surrender only to each other...

Who can they trust? Will the two souls become one or fight separately?

FAN-TASY
Raven Starr

Could she finally get close enough to attract his attention?

Star Morgan a beautiful young black woman that has a slight obsession with her childhood singer named Nathan Holmes. Nat is a tall tanned man with the voice of an angel and the body of an Adonis. Star has loved this man her entire life. She grew up listening to his voice and somehow knew he was the man for her. Tonight was her night to make her fantasy become reality.

Will her dreams come true? Or is her fantasy, just that? A fantasy.

CHOICES
Mary A. Pope

Natalie Campbell is struggling single parent with two little girls. Her husband lost his battle with cancer leaving her to fight his parents for custody of the children.

The insurance money is almost gone with permanent employment hard to find, almost nonexistent, really.

Luck changes direction when she lands a job as a cook and housekeeper for Sam Hawthorn. When her daughter tragically falls from the second story balcony, Sam is there for Natalie at every turn. Will she choose to give Sam her heart or will he choose the woman he's engaged to?

Avenging Angel Author--Kim Smith

Delores: If you could be one of your characters - Who would you be? And why?
Kim: I would be Shannon's aunt Tillie, because she really knows how to cook. She runs a restaurant and she is good at the stove no matter what the dish is.
Delores: LOL
Delores:What's your favorite genre to read?
Kim: Historical fiction (romance or other) just because I am transported to a new time and taught a lot about history.
Delores: Who or what influences you when you write? What do you do on a typical writing day? Kim: When I write, I like to listen to music, or either just be alone and in a silent place. I find writing in a crowded restaurant or cafe, or even in my own home impossible. I wasn't that way when I was younger, but for some reason, I need more concentration now (maybe it is that inner editor?) A typical day of writing is, I get up in the morning, I make a pot of coffee, sit down at the computer, pull up the WIP, reread what I last wrote, edit it a bit, then move forward. I do not edit heavily on a first draft, only make a few word changes to make sure that what I am trying to convey comes through. Once I have gotten the word count down that I wanted to get, I go off and surf, and email, and blog, and play games. If I go and do that before I write, I will NEVER get the writing finished. I have done 500 words in the morning, 500 words in the afternoon, and 500 words in the evening when I am really going at it. I can cover a lot of ground when I need to.
Delores: When you have writer's block how do you break free?
Kim: Shut off the computer, go to the park, and walk around the lake and free my mind. There is nothing like refilling the well of inspiration with nature to get the juices flowing again. Sometimes I will go for days, weeks, months without writing a word on the WIP, and I allow that time to happen, because I believe it is my creative mind giving itself time to adjust to inventing a story. Then one day, while I am doing something else, maybe just walking through Walmart, I will get a nudge and know the time has come to return to my writing chair. I always go, because when the muse calls, it's not nice to ignore her.
Delores: Can you please give us a sneak peek at any of your upcoming books?
Kim: The next book in the works is the second Shannon Wallace mystery lovingly entitled Buried Angel. A little teaser for you: Shannon and Dwayne turn up more than tombstones at Scott's Funeral Home and Cemetery.
Delores: Now that sounds very promising……
Delores: Please tell us what you have planned next? In 5 years, where do you see yourself? - In general and in you're writing career –
Kim: I have many novels planned and in the works. I keep trying to nail down what I am good at. I think it is mystery. I also love to write YA and romance and fantasy. If my fans keep reading, I will keep writing. Something. In five years, I see myself having five books out. I see myself having ten short stories out. I see myself having more fun than a barrel of monkeys too. I hope you all are a part of it.
Delores: Who is your perfect hero?
Kim: MY perfect hero is my husband.
Delores: That is too Sweet.
Delores: And could you tell us why?
Kim: He is my rock. He takes care of me, looks out for me, keeps me honest.
Delores: What do you do for inspiration?
Kim: I read. I read as much as I have time for, and sadly here lately there has been a lot less time. I always say, so many books so little time, but that is becoming more and more true. I told myself last year that for a new year's resolution I would read 52 books this year. Sorrowfully I must admit I didn't make it. I have read 32 and am in the middle of 33 with 34 languishing in the wings. Maybe next year!
Delores: Thanks for stopping by Kim. I look forward to reading Avenging Angel. Visit Kim and many of my other talented author friends at http://www.redrosepublishing.com/

New Author Stopping By

Kim Smith author of the Shannon Wallace Mysteries will be stopping by on Sunday. Please stop by to say hello, and learn more about her.
See you then.

Thanksgiving Trauma

I woke up Wednesday morning looking forward to Thanksgiving Day. Although, I love to cook; I wouldn't have to this year. I had known this since the first week In October.We were originally invited(myself, husband, three kids) to Thanksgiving with my family. Get this...bring nothing but yourself and containers for leftover food. I thought to myself. Now that's a plan.
Enter my stepson. He and his wife have a home, which we have not yet visited. They live almost two hours away. With our crazy schedules, children & sports etc. We haven't been there yet. The couple of times we were going to visit, they had other plans and so on.
This year, November 7th, to be precise, he invited us to his house. How could we refuse? So, we canceled other plans and determined to go and have our meal there. Now, when he invited we were at a basketball game. Although his wife was there, I wanted to make certain she was okay with it. She was sitting behind him so, I said talk it over with your wife. "Yes ma'am." he says. The last thing I mentioned before we left was don't forget to talk to your wife. He called to wish both my husband and daughter 'happy birthday', they have birthdays the second week in November. They reminded him about the event by asking what do we need to bring etc.
The week of the 17th we left voice messages. He did not return them. But this was no cause to be alarmed. He often returns a call a week or even two later. Well, to make a long story short the day before Thanksgiving is when she found out she was cooking. Not wanting to leave the burden on her I volunteered to go early, bring something, and help cook.
My husband wanting to be helpful, called his son. He offered the advice, never put your wife on the spot like that. Give her the opportunity to decide etc.etc. The end result? I somehow wound up being the host/cook for Thanksgiving. I also spent more money than I would have when cooking. Because I start early buying broth, cake flour, etc. a little along.
I was not a happy camper. But, I cooked my turkey Wednesday night. We were running around like mad scientist. I still felt tremendous stress. Although hubby, did help by cleaning out the refrigerator, washing clothes etc. My children who love to cook helped as well. By Thanksgiving morning I had resolved myself to cooking. I ran to the store for some forgotten items. I return home to find......even more people were coming. He owes me BIG time.

Computers. Cell Phones, and other Gadgets

It is frightening to think how dependent we are on technology. I mean I lost computer access from home for about two months. I thought I was back in the stone age. I found myself driving 11 miles on the weekends to use a computer. I remember five years ago. I could have easily lived longer and not missed it one bit.
Then the cell phone. I remember when they were called 'car phones'. When my sister and her husband moved back from California we thought they were the 'bomb' they had the whole 'phone in the bag.' All of my friends were in awe. We could actually call from a car. Now look at us. If I leave my phone...I feel frightened. As if, I may not make it to where I need to go. In all the years I've had one. I've only truly needed to use it once....and I had left it home on the counter. LOL

Kicking it With K.T. Bishop

Delores: Hi K.T. I'm glad you could stop by.
K.T. It's good to be here.
Delores:Would you share a little bit about your motivation to become a writer?
K.T.: I developed a passion for writing at an early age. It’s something that has never left me. I have always enjoyed some form of writing.
Delores: Have you always written novels? If not, what are some jobs you have tried before?
K.T.: No. I began my career as a sportswriter at a Deep South newspaper in the early 1990’s. I still have that profession as my day job.
Delores: We know that you write, but who do you enjoy reading?
K.T.: Best-selling novelist Carly Phillips. I lovd her four-book Hot Zone series, which explores the Public Relations side of professional sports in New York. That was one of my inspirations for the Cotton series. I’m also a big fan of Pamela Britton, an award-winning NASCAR author. I enjoyed her six book series. I would like to add that these two authors took the time to give me pointers. The fact that they would do this has meant a great deal to me.
Delores: What made you decide to do romance? Why an interacial storyline
K.T.: I’ve seen sports romance books in bookstores across the nation, and on the internet. I’ve rarely seen any about football. I just felt it was time to explore that avenue and give the gridiron its due.
K.T.: Why interacial? There are many multi-cultural and bi-racial stories already in the market via e-books or in print. Red Rose and Wendi Felter have given me a chance to be part of it.
Delores: What does your book offer that others don't?
K.T.: I’ve seen countless interracial romance angles between white men and black women. Rarely have I seen any about the black men/ white women. Some people have said that doesn’t sell, but I disagree. That side needs to be explored.
Delores: Didn't this cause a lot of doors to be closed in your face?
I intend on blowing the doors down on this subject, damn it (LOL).
Delores: Do you have any advice to the new authors?
K.T.: Don’t get discouraged about getting your manuscript rejected. Rejection is part of the business. I was down in the dumps about Picking Cotton getting rejected around the Christmas holidays. The editor showed me what I did wrong. Two authors sat me down and encouraged me to regroup. I did and corrected those mistakes. If this is what you want to do, keep plugging along.
Delores: Do you have a tentative date for release yet?
K.T.: I've been told it will be out within the next three months.
Delores: Well that's good news. Be sure to drop by and give us the definite date.
K.T.: I'll be sure to do that.
Delores: Thanks for stopping by.
K.T.: You're welcome.
Delores: Be sure to stop by www.redrosepublishing.com You'll find K.T.'s "How to Cure A Cajun Cold" and my own "When Mariah Smiles" on sale now.

T.K. Bishop is coming to Visit my blog

The talented T.K. Bishop will be visiting tomorrow. He will be discussing "How to Cure A Cajun Cold" and his upcoming "Picking Cotton Series".
Don't Miss It.

No Holidays for Dentists

I have come to the logical conclusion (aided by various pain killers) that dentists no longer need holidays. I speak from a recent experience. That could have been avoided if my dentist had not taken his usually (week after the fourth) vacation.
It begin innocently enough. I awoke the Sunday after Friday (July 4th) with a sinus headache. It continued to pick up force but I managed to ward off most of the pain by taking some over the counter medications.
On Monday I could feel my gum begin to swell. My tooth seemed to be getting an abcess. This would have been no biggie. After all, I had experienced this before. Sinus infection triggers an abcess. However, the last time my dentist was available. I decide to stick it out. This decision was short lived by Tuesday I decided to pay my family doctor a visit. I couldn't get an that morning but I was told I could be a walk in between 2:00 and 4:00pm. I would be there with bells on. I brought a book and another dose of Tylenol and prepared for a long wait. The wait unfortunately, was not that long. I say unfortunately because at exactly 3:02, much to my dismay the nurse announces that the Doctor will not be seeing walk-ins. He has an emergency. Well so Do I. I was told to be back at 8:30am Wed.
I returned home to try every home remedy known to mankind. I even rubbed my neck down in Vick's Vapor Rub. By 7:17, I gave up. I walked into the ER on Tuesday at 7:29. I returned home Wednesday morning at 2:28. Tired, disgusted, but painfree. Thank Goodness!.
Now I want to make a law..No Dental Holidays. Are you with me?