Help Make A Difference with Michelle Houston

I’ve always been a strong supporter of conservation efforts. With the hurry of back-to-school time, I can fully understand how people don’t have the time to volunteer and the money to donate.

So I am going to do it for you.

Here’s the deal. I will donate a portion of my royalties from the sale of any of my Animal Attraction titles purchased from the Phaze website (www.phaze.com) during the month of August to a conservation organization (local, national or international, depending upon the sales). That includes Unleashing the Jaguar, which comes out on the 10th. The reason I am selecting the Phase website only is because the stats are generated monthly, unlike the resellers which often report quarterly, so I can tell at the end of the month how many copies sold and thus what I need to send out.

The eligible titles are:
Taming the Wolf
Embracing the Leopard
Unleashing the Jaguar
(http://www.king-cart.com/Phaze/product=Michelle+Houston/exact_match=exact) or (http://www.king-cart.com/Phaze/product=Animal+Attractions)

You don’t have to email me any information. You don’t have to forward receipts. My sales stats will tell me everything I need to know. If you want to send along what you think of the stories, I am always appreciative of reader comments. : )

I understand that not everyone wants to read M/M stories, so I will be doing this sometime soon with my M/F works, once I decide upon a beneficiary.

If you want to make a further difference (or if M/M isn’t your cup of tea), all of the proceeds from the sale of anthology Coming Together: Al Fresco, edited by Alessia Brio and published by All Romance e-Books, are donated to Conservation International.
(http://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-comingtogetheralfresco-14361-166.html)

And if you email me a copy of your receipt for that title (minus you payment info of course), I will add a bit to my donation in recognition of that.

Any questions, feel free to contact me. And happy reading!

Michelle Houston
www.michellehouston.com

Special Call for Submissions

We're still looking for stories for our upcoming steampunk anth. In the meantime author AJ Bray has a project with Phaze Books for next year:

Call: Straight, GLBT, Vanilla, and Kinky stories of Disabled Sensuality
Edited by: A.J. Bray
Title: TouchAble
Format: E-book, possibly print
Publisher: Phaze Books
Projected release date: mid-June 2010

Passion knows no boundaries. Nothing, not even disability, can bar the way to a hot, sexual interlude if the moment is right, ­and that's what I aim to showcase in the upcoming anthology, TouchAble.

I'm seeking literate, well-written stories of an erotic nature with a central character that has a disability. Wanted are pieces that empower and demonstrate the sensual abilities of those who are mobility, visually, speech, or hearing impaired. Not desired are stories that fetishize or
marginalize individuals in the disabled community or that contain the standard taboos (incest, bestiality, non-consensual sex, snuff, bloodplay, underage sex (even in flashbacks), or anything involving toilet functions).

Special preference will be given to tales crafted by writers with a disability from their own perspective. This is your chance to tell the world what you love, how you love, and who you love.
Deadline: 1 February 2010

Editor receives one-time electronic and print rights to works, and contributor receives a one-time payment of $50 after publication for selected stories, plus one contributor's copy per format (e-book initially, and paperback if chosen for print publication)

To submit stories with fewer than 12,000 words, send them in RTF format to touchablebook (at) gmail (dot) com.

HOT HUNK WEDNESDAY on SAPPHIRE PHELAN'S BLOG

Today is Hot Hunk Wednesday on my blog. Check out today's sexy guy. I apologized too--seems my blog is having hissy fits and not allowing upload of pictures so found a link of a hunk for you go to and enjoy.

http://sapphirephelanspassioncorner.blogspot.com/2009/07/hot-hunk-wednesday_22.html

Sapphire Phelan
http://FantasticDreams.50megs.com
www.myspace.com/SapphirePhelan
http://SapphirePhelansPassionCorner.blogspot.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SapphirePhelansParanormalNewsletter

Go beyond the usual, instead take the unusual that stretches the boundaries and find romance with Sapphire Phelan's aliens, werewolves, vampires, fairies, and other supernatural/otherworldly heroes and heroines.

Available now: from Phaze Books: the erotic urban fantasy, Being Familiar With a Witch:

Tina doesn't know she's a witch. It will take Charun, her demon Familiar, to convince her to make love with him and let loose her witch powers.
For if she doesn't, then with the demon army about to bring Armageddon to the Mortal Realm on Halloween, she won't stand a chance in Hell.

My First Romance.

Well, actually, my first Romance Conference but that doesn't make for such a zingy title.

I had the great pleasure of attending the recent Romance Novelist's Association conference in Penrith for a day and you can read all about it in my blog at victoriablisse.co.uk.

It was well worth getting up at 4am for!

HOT HUNK WEDNESDAY on SAPPHIRE PHELAN'S BLOG

Hot Hunk Wednesday on my blog has a sexy firefighter today: http://sapphirephelanspassioncorner.blogspot.com/2009/07/hot-hunk-wednesday_15.html

Sapphire Phelan
http://FantasticDreams.50megs.com
www.myspace.com/SapphirePhelan
http://SapphirePhelansPassionCorner.blogspot.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hSapphirePhelansParanormalNewsletter

Go beyond the usual, instead take the unusual that stretches the boundaries and find romance with Sapphire Phelan's aliens, werewolves, vampires, fairies, and other supernatural/otherworldly heroes and heroines.

Available now: from Phaze Books: the erotic urban fantasy, Being Familiar With a Witch:

Tina doesn't know she's a witch. It will take Charun, her demon Familiar, to convince her to make love with him and let loose her witch powers.
For if she doesn't, then with the demon army about to bring Armageddon to the Mortal Realm on Halloween, she won't stand a chance in Hell.

A fang-tastic good time!

I did a guest post at Fang-tastic Books today about writing in the paranormal genre.

Swing by and let me know what animal you would shift into and why, for a chance to win the title of your choice from my backlist and a kick-ass goody bag, now with even more stuff. (Pens, magnets, playful dice, bookmarks, and more ...)

http://fang-tasticbooks.blogspot.com/2009/07/join-guest-author-michelle-houston-for.html

While you're there, check out the 4.5 Fang review of BLOOD SLAVE.
"Michelle Houston does a wonderful job creating compelling characters and situations with hot outcomes."

Michelle Houston

HOT HUNK WEDNESDAY on SAPPHIRE PHELAN'S BLOG

It's Hot Hunk Wednesday on my blog. Today, this one is "baring" it all for you. Find him at http://sapphirephelanspassioncorner.blogspot.com/2009/07/hot-hunk-wednesday.html

Sapphire Phelan
http://FantasticDreams.50megs.com
http://www.myspace.com/SapphirePhelan
http://SapphirePhelansPassionCorner.blogspot.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SapphirePhelansParanormalNewsletter

Go beyond the usual, instead take the unusual that stretches the boundaries and find romance with Sapphire Phelan's aliens, werewolves, vampires, fairies, and
other supernatural/otherworldly heroes and heroines.

Available now: from Phaze Books: the erotic urban fantasy, Being Familiar With a Witch:
Tina doesn't know she's a witch. It will take Charun, her demon Familiar, to convince her to make love with him and let loose her witch powers.
For if she doesn't, then with the demon army about to bring Armageddon to the Mortal Realm on Halloween, she won't stand a chance in Hell.

New Releases!! Yes, more than 1

ISBN: 978 1 907010 38 4
Publisher: Total E-Bound
Cover Art: Lyn Taylor
Genre: Gay/ BDSM/ Futuristic/ Fetish

Buy

Blurb:

In a world where man power takes the place of machine power, pony boys are the norm. Can a wealthy land owner fall for his steed?

Society has finally decided that putting criminals in prison and forcing society to pay for their upkeep just isn't working. So a three-strikes-and-you're-out law is created. On the third strike, the convict is sentenced to lifelong slavery. He or she loses all rights and is sold to the highest bidder. The only rule for the buyer is he, or she, can't end the life of the slave.

Jacob Scott is a landowner and slaveholder. He's single, dashing, gay and very much into treating his slaves well. He's just bought a shipment of slaves and one of them, David, catches his eye. The attraction grows, and as the slave is put through his paces, their lust turns to a more tender affection. When David declares his innocence, Jacob wonders if he might be telling the truth.

How can a wealthy landowner trust a convicted felon? Can a slave truly find a way into his master’s heart?

I hope you enjoyed your sneak peek. Jacob's Pony is available for purchase from Total E-Bound Now

Phaze Rocks: Book #4 in the Slippery When Wet Series

By Jude Mason

ISBN: 978-1-59426-781-9

Publisher: Phaze

Buy Now

Look for Book 1: Wanted Dead or Alive, by Jenna Byrnes

Look for Book 2: Livin' on a Prayer by Jude Mason

And

Book 3: Never Say Goodbye by Jenna Byrnes

Blurb:

Snake Thompson is out of Corcoran and looking for revenge. He meets and falls for Abel, a lusty blond guy who winds up quitting his job and tagging along. Can the two of them find the truth and clear Snake's name, or will drugs and money send them both to the grave? (Contemporary, m/m)

I hope you enjoyed your sneak peek. I'd Die for You is available for purchase from Phaze Now

Baseball, Hot Dogs, Apple Pie, and Hot Manlove!

It just wouldn't be the Fourth of July without some fireworks!

First up, I have a free 4th short available at Phaze Books, All Romance eBooks, and Smashwords called In-Dare-Pendence Day. Come on, how could I not use a title like that? I promise you the story isn't that punny.

As Dareville celebrates the nation's independence, so Redding Marbury has cause to enjoy another kind of freedom. What he has to reveal to his lover Jared Wilton helps make for an incredible first holiday together.

This is another teaser for Daring Red, which I swear is coming soon. For now you can get ID at Phaze, ARe, and Smashwords.

Also, Phaze Books is having a July 4th sale. All eBook and print are 30% off with the code FIREWORKS09. You can use the code through July 6th, so you have plenty of time to shop. Normally we do holiday sales on the exact day, but lately we get mail from international customers who don't hear about the sale until it's too late. This way, everybody has the opportunity to save. Enjoy!

Baseball, Hot Dogs, Apple Pie, and Hot Manlove!

It just wouldn't be the Fourth of July without some fireworks!

First up, I have a free 4th short available at Phaze Books, All Romance eBooks, and Smashwords called In-Dare-Pendence Day. Come on, how could I not use a title like that? I promise you the story isn't that punny.

As Dareville celebrates the nation's independence, so Redding Marbury has cause to enjoy another kind of freedom. What he has to reveal to his lover Jared Wilton helps make for an incredible first holiday together.

This is another teaser for Daring Red, which I swear is coming soon. For now you can get ID at Phaze, ARe, and Smashwords.

Also, Phaze Books is having a July 4th sale. All eBook and print are 30% off with the code FIREWORKS09. You can use the code through July 6th, so you have plenty of time to shop. Normally we do holiday sales on the exact day, but lately we get mail from international customers who don't hear about the sale until it's too late. This way, everybody has the opportunity to save. Enjoy!

Sapphire Phelan Guest Blogging at Gotta Read Reviews Today on Witches

I am a guest blogger on Your Gotta Read Reviews blog today, July 3rd at http://yougottareadguest.blogspot.com/2009/07/truth-about-witches-outside-of-urban.html
The subjects is about witches, since I have a heroine, Tina, in an erotic urban fantasy, Being Familiar With a Witch. Come see what myths I uncover about witches.

Sapphire Phelan

http://FantasticDreams.50megs.com
www.myspace.com/SapphirePhelan
http://SapphirePhelansPassionCorner.blogspot.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SapphirePhelansParanormalNewsletter

Go beyond the usual, instead take the unusual that stretches the boundaries and find romance with Sapphire Phelan's aliens, werewolves, vampires, fairies, and other supernatural/otherworldly heroes and heroines.

Available now: from Phaze Books: the erotic urban fantasy, Being Familiar With a Witch:

Tina doesn't know she's a witch. It will take Charun, her demon Familiar, to convince her to make love with him and let loose her witch powers.
For if she doesn't, then with the demon army about to bring Armageddon to the Mortal Realm on Halloween, she won't stand a chance in Hell.

Sapphire Phelan's Blog Now Has Hot Hunk Wedneadays

From now on, every Wednesday on my blog is Hot Hunk Wednesdays. I work my darnest to find you hot hunk. Today's I am proud to say is smoking hot. Come visit him at http://sapphirephelanspassioncorner.blogspot.com/2009/07/hot-stud-wednesdays.html
Do leave a caption of what you like him to say or what you want to say to him in the comments.

Sapphire Phelan
http://FantasticDreams.50megs.com

www.myspace.com/SapphirePhelan

http://SapphirePhelansPassionCorner.blogspot.com

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SapphirePhelansParanormalNewsletter

Go beyond the usual, instead take the unusual that stretches the boundaries and find romance with Sapphire Phelan's aliens, werewolves, vampires, fairies, and other supernatural/otherworldly heroes and heroines.