Come Join the Hunt!

Essence of Erotica
Valentine's Day
Scavenger Hunt

begins February 1, 2008 and runs through midnight CST, February15, 2008.

Search the sites of the following EOE authors for this logo:

Send an email to essence_of_erotica@yahoo.com with the authors listed in order, and the page of their site on which the logo was spotted.

On February 16, all correct entries will be placed in an empty Valentine's chocolate candy heart, and winners will be drawn randomly, for the prizes listed in alphabetical (author by first name) order.

Find the participating authors and website links here

Good luck and

Happy Valentine's Day!

Join me, chatting today!

Pop over to romance excerpts only

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/romanceexcerptsonly/?yguid=310008169

and read lots of hot excerpts, find out all the news and discover the new hot, hot, hot Victoria Blisse Competition.

I'll be there all day today, the 30th January!

Chatting at Joyfully Reviewed is about to heat up!

Today, January 24th, authors in "Coming Together: Under Fire" will be sharing excerpts,talking about their story in the erotic anthology as well as other stories and much more, will be in the Chatting at Joyfully Reviewed loop!

"Coming Together: Under Fire" has 19 stories and 18 poems, now available in both ebook and paperback, and has all proceeds going to benefit relief efforts for the victims of the 2007 Southern California wildfires.

Grab a fire extinguisher or water hose, from 12-6:00pm est the chatroom is going to be scorching hot.  Alessia Brio [co-editor], Sapphire Phelan, Jamie Hill, Nicole Gestalt, Jude Mason, Victoria Blisse, Aurora Black, Teresa Noelle Roberts, Brenna Lyons, Tilly Greene and others will all be there, keeping the blaze roaring.

See you there!

Tilly Greene
WARNING! Red hot romances ahead!
www.tillygreene.com

Love Lessons

From TwoLipsReviews...

"Kate Burns definitely knows how to keep her readers entertained! This sexy short story is packed full of humor, likeable characters and sexy eroticism. I’d love to read an expanded version that included many, many, more lessons. Love Lessons is my first book by Kate Burns - but it will most definitely not be my last!"

Have you read Love Lessons yet?

Submissions Call: Coming Together: Against the Odds

It's no secret that my son is autistic, and in the past year alone, I've found many, many authors and readers who either have autistic children or who work/have worked with autistic people. There is no cure for autism. My son, who will be 6 in March, was diagnosed three years ago. He will be autistic for the rest of his life--just like anyone else with it. Autism is a spectrum disorder--with many levels of severity. I'm lucky my son is lower to mid-spectrum. He's not high-functioning, but he communicates well. No one knows what causes autism, though there are many studies that point to several factors. Simply put: Autism is a mystery.

With that in mind, I'm thrilled to announce the following call for submissions for another Coming Together anthology, edited by Alessia Brio and to be published by Phaze. Proceeds will benefit Autism Speaks, a wonderful organization that promotes education, research, and community for those who deal with autism--whether directly or indirectly, and for those who simply wish to know more and help.

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All behavior is communication. The trick is to figure out just what it's saying. No behavior communicates as clearly or on as many levels as sex. All the physical and emotional senses are engaged. Add the element of intrigue, and the intellect is engaged as well.

Phaze, in partnership with editor, Alessia Brio, is now accepting submissions for Coming Together: Against the Odds, a collection of erotic fiction with a mystery theme.

We're seeking short stories up to 12K words. (There is no minimum length.) Poetry will also be considered. Reprints are welcome as long as the author owns ebook & print rights.

Same sex, ménage, and BDSM submissions are welcome, as is poetry. Absolutely NO bestiality, pedophilia, necrophilia, bodily waste, incest, underage sex, or positively portrayed rape will be considered.

All proceeds from the sale of this special anthology will benefit Autism Speaks.

Coming Together is erotic altruism at its finest!

READ MORE HERE!

Guest Blogging Today!

Today I'm a guest blogger over on the fabulous Kerensa's Crave More Romance blog. Head over and read about who I've been spending so much time with...here's your hint: uniforms :-)

Holy! Twice the Cowboy, Twice the Ride is a number 1

It hit the number one spot in the Gay Romance catagory today. Thanks greatly to Mychael Black for getting me a screen shot.

Jamie Hill ~ Simply Irresistible Newsletter

January issue now available! Find out the latest news on what's coming, so to speak, and what's recently released! There's a new, easy contest, so don't miss out.

Click here to join, and be sure to check out the free read Snowbound, available one section per month. All six previously published sections
can be found in the files section.

Have a great weekend!

~ Jamie

Predators and Editors is open for business!

And I'm holding a special contest, in conjunction with it. How do you enter? Forward to me (with headers attached) one of the confirmation e-mails from P&E (proof that you voted in it), and be entered to win a print copy of Coming Together: Under Fire! Please use brennalyons2 @ comcast (dot) net to forward. That will keep all entries in the same place.

What are the ground rules?

You are allowed one vote per category for each e-mail address used, so if you and a roomie or spouse both wanted to vote, you could, if you use different e-mail addresses to do it. Remember that you have to click the link on ONE e-mail they send you to validate all votes from that e-mail address. This does not place you on mailing lists or anything. It's just for voting purposes.

You can find the voting pages at http://www.critters.org/predpoll/

Thanks for voting, no matter who you vote for. And, no...the e-mail you forward to me will NOT tell me whether or not you voted for me. I'll welcome all comers for this contest.

Disclaimer: By entering this contest, you agree that you are 18 or older and allowed by law to receive erotic content.

Brenna

OohRah! by Tilly Greene is OUT!

There's nothing easy or comfortable about warfare. In fact, it's difficult for all involved, be it for the one on the frontlines or those keeping the home fires burning. That said, there are a few things that are pretty damn good - like the homecoming!

The Marines are some of the toughest, best trained, fearless warriors around and they, like everyone else, deserve a chance at love. But, what happens when communication breaks down between the home front and the battlefield? Read on and see how one Marine finds his happy ever after and keeps it.

Tasha Ruskya has a fulfilling life, except the man she loves has gone off to war and then, suddenly, stopped talking to her. Distraught, she finally figures out he's gone back to his old ways and must come to terms with her broken heart before finding the strength to move on. She's far too young to settle back into a spinster's life.

While in Afghanistan, Warrant Officer Dale Smythe and his team were sent out on a mission. It wasn't supposed to last this long but they were on a hot trail so stayed on. Once success was theirs he needs to reconnect with his lover for a dose of humanity but finds more drastic measures are needed than a phone call.

What have a couple of reviewers said:

“Ooh Rah! by Tilly Green is a wonderful short, yet intense story…”
Stephanie B., 5 angels, Fallen Angel Reviews

“...story full of passion, scorching hot sex and memorable characters…”
Chrissy B., 5 blue ribbons, Romance Junkies


Now get over to Phaze and pick up your copy today!

Tilly Greene
WARNING! Red hot romances ahead!
www.tillygreene.com

Preditors and Editors Poll is now open!

Time to vote in the year-end polls at Preditors & Editors.

Unabashed self promotion here. I've been nominated in a couple of areas:

Auther: Jude Mason (Whooo Hooo!)

Short Story: Cat's Claw

Anthology: 413 Remembrance Lane: Diary of a House

I'd appreciate the vote, but, if you don't vote for me, please do find your favorite author and vote for them. Here's the link: http://www.critters.org/predpoll/

Michelle Houston's January News

Finally I managed to find some time to put together a new newsletter. : ) It's in the file section of my yahoogroup, under newsletters, at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/michellehouston/

I included a bit about my 2008 goals, so I hope that you check it out. : )

Michelle Houston
www.michellehouston.com

Drive-In by Tilly Greene is OUT!

Life as a firefighter is hard work, long hours, dangerous, and Mark Taylor accepts it all. Thankfully, he has a lover who brings balance and makes everyday a great day. Hana, a busty beauty, is smart, beautiful, and sexually adventurous, his perfect match.

There is, however, one thing keeping him on edge, and it's time to fix it. Tonight, while they're at the Drive-In, he'll play with her mind and body until she tells him what he needs to hear. That she loves him, as he does her, heart, body, and soul.

So, the question is: do firefighters get kinky with as much passion, dedication, and single-minded focus, as they do when running toward a fire?

Drive-In has the answer and you'll have to pick up a copy of Coming Together: Under Fire to find out. Released in both ebook and paperback formats, this anthology is packed full of fantastic stories and poetry, with all the proceeds going to benefit relief efforts for the victims of the 2007 Southern California wildfires.

The authors taking part are: Will Belegon, Alessia Brio, Rachel Kramer Bussel, Shanna Germain, Brenna Lyons, Lefty McGee, Stephanie Vaughan, Teresa Noelle Roberts, Sommer Marsden, Michelle Houston, Jeremy Edwards, Mari Freeman, Laurence Doyen, Lisabet Sarai, Vana Lafayette, Jamie Hill, Rachelle Le-Monnier, Vincent Diamond, Justanne Farrow, Jude Mason, Dr. Mabeuse, Nicole Gestalt, Selena Kitt, Sapphire Phelan, Victoria Blisse, Aurora Black, Skylar Sinclair, Rebecca Leah, Samantha Sommersby, Gabrielle Miel, James Buchanan, Lefty McGee, Gwen Masters, and Tilly Greene.

And, if you buy your copy today [January 2nd 2008], you'll get 25% off if you use the OHOHOH coupon code - in fact, all paperbacks are being offered at this discount!

Now get shopping over on Phaze!

Tilly Greene
WARNING! Red hot romances ahead!
www.tillygreene.com

Happy New Year

2007 is gone, 2008 is here. Give me three months and I might remember to write it.

I was going to upload a few photos from the Rose Parade this year....but I don't seem to have the right cable to do so. *grump* It's a tradition for us, the whole family (brothers, couisns, aunts, uncles) walk over to the parade on New Years Morning. Afterwards we head over to my sisters for lunch.

But may you have health and happyness throughout the year. May your path never be too long or too windy. May the wind always be at your back.

Here's to a great 2008.

Phaze's special 2-day sale on all print titles!

Now through January 2, save 25% on all Phaze paperback romances! Sizzling works by Bridget Midway, Leigh Ellwood, Jade Falconer, Robin Slick, and the Coming Together volumes.

To get the discount, enter OHOHOH in the coupon code box when you check out.

Phaze
www.Phaze.com
Exceptional Erotic Fiction