Friday, April 20, 2012

Flash Fiction Friday #35


Welcome to yet another Flash Fiction Friday. A picture might be worth a thousand words, but today it’s worth 100 no more, no less. Thanks for stopping by and please follow the links to get to the other FFF posts. Now here are my 100.




“You know how much I love you right, Mark?” Alex, drug his finger through the sand, feeling the soft crystals surround him.
“I do know. I always have.” Their fingers were about to meet in the V of the heart. His heartbeat kicked up a notch. Alex was about to jump in with both feet and it scared him to death.
Touching, Mark asked, “What’s on your mind babe?”
Alex swallowed hard, feeling a bit sick. “I…I’m coming out of the closet. Everyone will finally know I love you and want to spend the rest of my life with you.”

Now here are the links to the other posts. Have fun!

SJ Maylee: http://SJMaylee.com
Lee Brazil: http://leebrazilauthor.blogspot.com/
Yvonne Nicolas: http://yvonnenicolas.wordpress.com/
Cyril J. Michael: http://authorcyriljmichaels.blogspot.ca/.
Venus Cahill: http://www.venusbookluvr.blogspot.ca/
Gemma Parkes: http://gemmaparkes.blogspot.com/
Havan Fellows: http://havanshawthaven.blogspot.com/
SLira aka Michael Mandrake: http://tabooindeed.blogspot.com
Jp Archer: http://jp-archer.blogspot.com/
Kendel Davi: http://kendeldavi.wordpress.com/
Naomi Shaw: http://midnightfantasieswithnaomishaw.blogspot.com


Thursday, April 19, 2012

Interview with Rae McCartney!



Hi Rae, I'm so glad you had time to sit and chat with me. Pull up a chair and get comfortable. First let me say, I love your work and I'm looking forward to your next release.


Alright, lets get down to it shall we?


Me: Tell me about yourself.


Rae: I write erotic romance. The type of books that used to be hidden away in the back of your nightstand drawer, but are now found in your e-readers.


I was born and bred in the U.K., had the usual stuffy British upbringing complete with boarding schools. I attended St. Andrews in Scotland where I discovered I was a damn good writer. But first I had to "discover myself". . .modeling, "acting", photographer




Me: Tell me a bit about your current wip.




Rae: Lovers Undercover: Devotion picks up where “Impassioned” left off. Logan and Scarlett find themselves involved in something way out of Scarlett’s comfort zone. But all is good. It deepens their relationship and love for each other. This book won’t focus on Logan’s musical career as much as the last one. It’s still very much a work in progress.


Me: How is your work done? Do you write with plots or do you write by the seat of your pants?


Rae: Although I do write out ideas or plots I pretty much am a panster! If an idea hits me I like nothing better than to sit down and simply start writing it out.


*wicked laugh* - far more enjoyable I think than the stuffy write out a plot routine.


Me:When did you realize writing was your passion?


Rae: I didn’t totally realize it was something I seriously wanted to pursue until I moved “across the pond” to the United States. I already knew I loved to write, but once I moved here I had a couple of opportunities to use my writing skills. After that I started writing and putting up manuscripts.


Me: What was your first book and how long did it take to get it published?




Rae: Lovers Undercover: Impassioned is my first published eBook. I had had the idea in my head and on paper and finally started polishing it up. I had already decided I was going to go via the ebook route rather than traditional publisher to start with.


Me: How long does it take you to finish a manuscript?


Rae: I would have to say four to six months. I have to have a cut off point or else I’d continue on and on. . .if I’m involved I can keep finding ways to continue the story.


Me: Do you have a favorite character?


Rae: Scarlett Bouvier, the main female character in “Impassioned”. In spite of coming from a wealthy family and having had a horrible marriage she manages to pull herself up and continue on. She’s a very strong woman.


Me: What advice would you give an aspiring author?


Rae: Write – keep writing.


Me: What’s your favorite book/author?


Rae: I don't really have a favorite book or author. But it would have to come down to type of book. . .*wicked laugh*. I read quite a variety of books – more genres than just erotic fiction.


Me: If you couldn’t write what would your profession be?


Rae: Well, I still model sometimes, I have a few photographic projects I’m working on and I have “acted”. So it would come down to one of those. They don’t make me a living on their own, but I dabble enough in each to make a comfortable living.


Me: What do you do when you’re not writing?


Rae: I like to do boring stuff like go to the High Museum, galleries. Going to NYC to see a good play is also fun. I also love to travel when the opportunity arises.


Me: What makes you laugh?


Rae: Austin Powers movies! I love Mike Meyers!


Me: Do you have any pet peeves?


Rae: A few. . .adults acting like silly kids instead of professionals and who actually think people like this. That is a big one. . . Another is bad grammar. . .enough said on that one.


Me: How many books do you have out available to readers?


Rae: Just the one at the moment: Lovers Undercover: Impassioned. The next, Lovers Undercover: Devoted will be out this summer.


It has been a pleasure chatting with you. Folks stick around for a yummy excerpt.


Excerpt:


Scarlett had many personal fantasies; one favorite involved falling deeply in love with perhaps a writer or a musician, someone creative. It all seemed so romantic to her, how they would meet, fall in love, marry, have kids and live happily ever after. It was just a silly dream she indulged herself in whenever her cynicism took a brief leave of absence.


That fantasy must have been in the back of her mind when she asked Zachariah Logan McGregor to meet with her. He is known to his friends simply as Logan and Zachariah to his hoards of adoring fans. And of course he was late. She glanced down at the Rolex on her wrist for the umpteenth time. Where the hell was he? Come on Logan, time is money.


Grabbing the cell phone off the table, she starts to call Logan’s number. As she waits for the first ring, a manicured, well tanned hand intercepts her hand.


“Sorry I’m late, traffic.” He sits down across from Scarlett. Logan was a striking man, more so in person. Photographs did not do him justice.


“No problem,” she replied, crossing her legs and staring into the loveliest pair of chocolate brown eyes she thought she’d ever come across. Add his longish blackish-brown hair, with a physique to match; well he would be any woman’s fantasy. “I trust the team is taking good care of you?”


He said nothing, holding his gaze on her as he pondered the question. He appeared cool in spite of the hot, humid summer day, dressed in dark jeans and a black shirt with the sleeves rolled halfway up his forearm. He came across as a confident, in control man. The corners of his mouth twitched as he finally flashed a lopsided grin toward her. “Yes, of course they are,” he replied.


“Alright let’s get started.” Scarlett Bouvier is the owner of SLB Communications. The one and only Zachariah is her biggest money maker, and as Prince he goes by no last name.


“Would you care for some wine Scarlett? I believe you like cabernet, if I remember correctly?” He motions a waitress, ordering a bottle. He requests a menu as he finishes their beverage order.


The young woman brings the wine and Logan pours a glass as he orders for them. “I hope you’re hungry because I’m starving and this place makes some killer, greasy hamburgers.” His dreamy eyes traveled over her upper body, moving over her breasts, sliding up her neck until they lingered on her lips. His gaze was full of smoldering heat. Ice would melt under such a look. Warmth stirred within Scarlett as she felt her cheeks flush pink. She was attracted to him, but unsure if a relationship was what she needed right now.


“Logan, the reason I asked you to meet me away from the office was to discuss a business proposition with you, a venture which has the potential to make us both a lot of money.”


“Go on, you’ve got my full attention,” he replied, taking a sip off his wine.


“I’ve been approached by a firm who owns an establishment in Vegas. They dumped millions of dollars into a theater designed for one certain female diva. I understand she’s broken her contract for whatever reasons, leaving them without a permanent act.”


Logan is a man of many talents. He is not only talented on stage he’s also a shrewd businessman. “They’re interested in hiring me?” He wasn’t smiling, but his eyes certainly were.


“Yes they are, quite serious, in fact. You were their first choice. I’m willing to pursue this with you Logan, if you’re interested.”


“Of course I am.”


The waitress arrives with lunch and as Logan promised, the food was greasy and delicious.


Scarlett’s mind was whirling with ideas. “Why don’t you drop by for dinner this evening? We can chat about this in further detail.”


“I would love to come dine with you. What time?” A slight smile teased the corners of his mouth.


Discreetly she leaned forward toward him and breathed in his scent. The combination of aftershave, cologne, and man was intoxicating. She swallowed hard and tried to ignore the burning sensations that were running through her body at that moment.


“What about seven o’clock?”


“That sounds fine.” He leaned back in his chair and let out a low throaty laugh that made her shiver. “I look forward to it.”


The waitress brought the check. Logan picks it up, handing the girl back more than enough cash to cover the meal.


“Allow me,” he grins. He stands and offers her his hand, helping her out of her seat. They walked to the exit without saying a word, his hand pressed against the small of her back. Out of the corner of her eye, she caught him staring down at her. He opened the door for her; his eager body brushed beside hers as they walked out into the piercing afternoon sun.


Scarlett walked toward the front door checking the full-length mirror one last time. Her reflection reveals a deep purple, silk Versace blouse and black pants. My God Scarlett, you’re pathetic! You don’t need to get into a relationship with this man, regardless how long it’s been or how much you want to. Why? Number one he’s your employee and two he’s way younger than you.


The desk downstairs had known to expect Logan. Scarlett lives in a luxury, high rise Buckhead condo, the same building where part time Atlanta resident Elton John and his partner reside. As she opens the door she almost swoons. Logan looks like one of those male models on romance novel covers, only better. Dressed in black slacks and a grey shirt, his dark hair mussed up in the style men wear today, he reeks sex.


“Come on in Logan, you’re right on time,” she told him as she watched him walk past her. He walked into the living room and headed straight to the floor to ceiling windows. Towering over six feet tall with broad shoulders and back, muscular hips and long legs, he had to have the best looking ass she’d ever seen on a man. Lord knows he’d been asked countless times to make TV commercials or model for print ads, but has no interest and rolls his eyes at the mere mention of either. Entertaining is his life.


“Every time I see this place the more I love it,” he murmured, turning to face her, bringing her back to reality.


“I know there are a couple of units available. If you’re interested I can put a good word in for you.”


“Hmmm, I might need to give that serious thought.”


“May I get you something to drink Logan?”


“Cabernet if you have some.” The rich, sensual lilt in his voice made her tremble all over. It amazed Scarlett what this man could do to her by simply speaking.


She walked over to the sideboard she uses as a bar and reaches for two glasses. “Would you like to choose one for us?” She gestured toward the unopened bottles.


Logan studied all three selections before choosing one, using the counter top corkscrew he effortlessly opens the bottle. He picks up one of the Riedel O cabernet glasses and pours a glass and hands it to her, his long fingers touching her slim ones. He gazes at her from hooded eyes.


“Come, let’s sit a while before dinner,” she suggested walking into the living room and sitting in one of the chenille wing back chairs. Logan followed and sat down in a soft leather seat and takes a sip of his wine before he placed the glass on a side table.


“Logan, have you given any thought to what we talked about earlier?”


“Yes, I have,” he replied. “I believe you and I need to discreetly make a trip to Vegas and check everything out. I’d like to do it soon, before they ask us.”


“Those were my thoughts exactly. I’ll go ahead and set it up.”


“Yes, please do,” he answers. She catches his gaze checking her out again. His eyes lustfully lingered on her breasts. His pupils are smoldering with lust.


“Why don’t you join me in the kitchen while I finish preparing dinner?”


Scarlett filled two plates with a shrimp and scallop risotto she had made. The smell of the red, yellow and green peppers that flavor the dish permeate the room.


“Would you mind getting the salad and dressing out of the refrigerator for me, please?” She took the plates to the large mahogany dining table and sets them down. Logan followed, placing the items down. She motions for him to sit she uncovered the Italian bread and poured them both another glass of wine.


“So Logan, you were born in Manhattan but raised in the U.K.?”


The corners of his mouth twitch like they had earlier in the day. This time he does not smile. “Yes father is Scottish American, my mother Irish. I spent a great deal of my childhood in boarding schools. I attended St. Andrews in Scotland but dropped out senior year, and started playing in clubs in London. Rebellion I suppose.”


“Fortunate for us your rebelling has been quite successful.” She watches him for some kind of reaction. He continued to eat in silence for a couple of minutes as though he needed to consider his rebuttal.


He smiled, placed his fork down sitting back in his chair. “Now let me see how well I’ve done my homework. Your father is French, and mother American. Your mother comes from old money as does your father. Bouvier, any chance you’re kin to Jackie Kennedy?”


“You are well versed and I plead the fifth to everything!” She replied, smiling at him, his brown eyes laughing.


His voice and demeanor take a more serious tone. “Then there was your marriage to Richard and his sudden death.”


She stopped and stared at him, surprised that he would bring Richard up. She and Richard had been together for close to fifteen years. It had been obvious to everyone except Scarlett that he married her exclusively for the money and connections her family brought. What he had not expected was her father insisting on a pre-nup. Richard made the best of the knowledge he would get nothing if he ever chose to leave the marriage. As soon as the two married sex was non-existent between them. He had a stable of mistresses and thought little of parading them in front of Scarlett. The agency had been his idea as he loved the lifestyle and celebrity. His life ended as he lived; hard and fast, and mysterious.


Scarlett took a bite of salad not responding. “I was surprised you moved to Atlanta.” She changed the subject. Logan realized it’s an issue she does not want to discuss.


“I wanted to be closer to the new team you put together. Manhattan can be so over-rated, and expensive. California I love, but even further away. I do like the climate, and the opportunities. Atlanta intrigued me. What made you move here?”


“Atlanta is special. My mother is from the area and I spent a lot of time her growing up.”


“Ahha!” He boomed grinning at her. “Now I know why your parent’s named you Scarlett.”


“Better than the alternative I suppose.”


“What would that be?”


“My father wanted to name me Coco after Coco Chanel, which might work in France, but here I don’t know. At least with Scarlett fun can be had with it,” she replied as they leave the table and head back into the living room. “Would you like coffee Logan, or perhaps something stronger?”


“A brandy sounds great, love,” his accent thicker than earlier.


She returns with two glasses and hands one to him. He’s seated on the sofa. Scarlett walked around to her safe chair where she can gaze at him. “I thought if you are in agreement we’ll stay at a condo that belongs to a girlfriend of mine who travels extensively. I’m sure she’ll be more than happy to let us use her place.”


“That sounds fine. When do you want to leave?” His deep brown eyes roamed over her body, a smile curving his luscious lips.


“Day after tomorrow suit you?”






Lovers Undercover: Impassioned LINKS




Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Lovers-Undercover-Impassioned-ebook/dp/B0078X2I70/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329222304&sr=8-1


Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/lovers-undercover-rae-mccartney/1108820294?ean=2940013928336&itm=1&usri=lovers+undercover%3a+impassioned

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Tantalizing Tuesday Teaser #2


Welcome to Tanatlizing Tuesday, where we pick our own picture to write 200 words about. I hope you enjoy my 200 and be sure to check out all of the other teasers by following the links below. 

“Stay just like that. Don’t move or you will be punished. Do you understand?”
“Yes, Mistress.” He wanted her punishment though. He always did.  He craved it in fact to the point of desperation. Whatever it was, from being flogged, to restraints and anything in-between. He held his arms above his head and his chin up in defiance. “And what do I get if I don’t, Mistress?”
“Nothing.” She turned and started to walk away.
“Please, Mistress, I wish to serve you.” He dropped his chin and lowered his arms. The chains rattled at his slender hips with his movement, rubbing against his hard cock. The cool chains were like heavy cold fingers, caressing him.
“Lick me and prove it, slave.” In her high heeled leather boots she was at the right height for his tongue to service her.
“Yes, Mistress.” He crawled to her as he had done many times before, impatiently waiting for her tantalizing juices to hit his tongue. As he reached her, he could smell her arousal. His tongue lapped at her nectar like a starving man.
She held his head in her hands, pulling him to her. “Yes, slave, make me come in your mouth.”







Friday, April 13, 2012

Flash Fiction Friday #34


Welcome to yet another Flash Fiction Friday. A picture might be worth a thousand words, but today it’s worth 100 no more, no less. Thanks for stopping by and please follow the link to get to the other FFF posts. Flasher Fiction Friday. Now here are my 100.

“Come on you guys, how long do I have to lie like this? Isn’t it, Charlie’s turn anyway?”
“Hey, just because you’ve lost everything but your shoes, doesn’t mean you get out of playing. Charlie, spin the bottle.”
“You could always come over here and sit with me,” Charlie said as the bottle spun.
“No thanks. I’m just fine over here.” She would definitely regret those extra shots she’d taken. She so didn’t see stripping in front of her two best friends tonight. The floor was cold under her, making her nipples bead.
The bottle stopped. “Lose the shoes, babe.”

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Interview with Ryan O'Leary aka Ciera Ryan


Welcome Ryan, pull up a chair and have a seat. I'm so glad you had time to come and chat with me. Would you care for some coffee? *takes cup and sips slowly.*
Alright, let's get down to it. I'm sure you have a day with all sorts of things planned.

 Me: Tell me about yourself.  

Ryan: I'm not all that interesting to be honest. I get up in the morning like most people, and do my work for the day. Mostly I watch the clock until its quitting time, then go home and try to connect with people for a few hours, before its time to go to bed and do it all again the next day.

Me: Tell me a bit about your current wip.

Ryan: I'm working on the 7th installment in my Sex With Teachers short story series. The series revolves around different women's erotic encounters with a school teacher from each grade, from kindergarten, all the way through to grade 8. The series seems to have struck a chord with readers and I think they'll be pleased to find-out that Holly is back for another naughty go-around.

Me: How is your work done? Do you write with plots or do you write by the seat of your pants?

Ryan:  I'm a sporadic writer. I write in spurts. I might write non-stop for 5 days straight, and then write nothing for a month or so. For me, writing is and always has been and always will be a hobby first and foremost, so it's more about writing when I feel like, than it is about meeting deadlines. I write at my own pace and most definitely by the seat of my pants.

Me:When did you realize writing was your passion?

Ryan:  I remember writing a short story with a classmate when I was in grade 6. Back then it felt like I'd just written a novel, and I enjoyed it. I always wanted to write a novel growing up, and shortly after turning 22 I sat down and started writing one. Ever since then, I've been walking around with one story or another in my head and the desire to write that tale down. I discovered self-publishing about a year ago and started publishing stories under the pen-name Ciara Ryan as well as my real name.

Me: What was your first book and how long did it take to get it published?

Ryan:  I've gone the self-publishing route because I don't have the time to commit to writing fulltime, or should I say, because I lack the desire to struggle trying to write fulltime. Although, I did recently sign a contract to have my first romance novel released by a major online publisher.

Me: How long does it take you to finish a manuscript?

Ryan: At the moment my focus is on short stories, between 4,500 and 6,500 words, which I can write and edit in one day.

Me: Do you have a favorite character?

Ryan: I love all the characters I create. They're all special to me in one way or another because they've been in my dreams for longer than I can remember. If I were forced at gunpoint to pick a favourite, it'd have to be Kyle in my book, A Night of Firsts, and only because that story is based on actual events and Kyle is based on yours truly.

Me: What advice would you give an aspiring author?

Ryan:  Write because you like to. Don't expect to get rich doing it, do it because you love it. I could win the lottery tomorrow and you'd still find me toiling away at my computer every time inspiration strikes me, because it's what I enjoy.

Me:What’s your favorite book/author? 

Ryan: I don't read all that often, but when I do, it's either Bonni Sansom or Sable Hunter. Nobody compares to those ladies in my opinion. 

Me: Thank you. *blushes* Okay, back to the questions. If you couldn’t write what would your profession be?

Ryan: *chuckles then takes a sip of coffee* I guess my answer to that one would have to be, if I couldn't write I'd be perpetually bored.

Me: What do you do when you’re not writing?

Ryan: I play soccer in the summer and hockey in the winter. Also, I love to cook. Sometimes I'll stop at the grocery store on the way home from work and plan a spontaneous dinner right in the store. Now, if I only had a lady-friend to cook for.

Me: If only I were single. If you can make italian, I might just have a crush on you. Ahem, alright, back to it. What makes you laugh?

Ryan: Something and anything ludicrous. Stereotypes make me laugh. Not because I believe them, but because they are so ridiculous.  

Me: Do you have any pet peeves? 

Ryan: People who get out of their cars at the drive-thru bank machine. 

Me: How many books do you have out available to readers?

Ryan:  I have 13 short stories and an anthology under my pen-name Ciara Ryan, and 1 short under Ryan O'Leary.

Me: Thank you for chatting with me.


Ryan: Thanks for having me, Bonni. I'll be back here regularly to see your sexy pictures.
It’s been a pleasure talking with Ryan O'Leary (Ciara Ryan), and you can find Ryan O'Leary (Ciara Ryan) on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Ciara-Ryan/151500671627202
EXCERPT:
Sex With Teachers: Grade 5
All the lights in the school were off when I stepped back into the main hallway. I saw that the light down the far end of the hall was still on in Nick's classroom. I headed towards the room, still uncertain how I was going to brooch the subject of a ride home, especially with that panty shield Monica in there with him.
When I got there, I reached for the door handle and paused for a moment. Maybe I should just call Mike back and beg? I thought about it for a second and that's when I heard it. It sounded like a desk scrapping across the floor and I looked through the glass partition of the door. What I saw was Nick seated on the top of his desk; his hands were behind his back, Monica on her knees in front of him. Nick had a thick swatch of Monica's brunette hair in his hand and she bobbed up and down on his fat cock.
I pressed my face against the cool glass to get a better look and every nerve in my body stood on end. Monica worked Nick's pole slowly, taking as much of his big dick in her mouth as she could, before sliding it back out delicately. She stroked it in time with the rhythm of her bobbing; her tiny finger barely fit around it at the base.
I was frozen in place. I wanted to burst through the door, rip my clothes off and enjoy Nick as well, but I couldn't move. My legs were weak and I had to put a hand on the door to keep myself up. Nick unbuttoned his shirt and took it off. Monica and I both gasped when we saw the sculpted perfection of his body. He pushed Monica's flawless face back down onto his joystick and half of it disappeared deep into her mouth.
The glass in front of me was foggy from my labored breathing, and a greedy hand had found its way up my blouse and squeezed my perky tits hard. Earlier I wished it was Nick's hand on my breasts, but now watching Monica deftly stroke Nick's cock, I wasn't sure whose touch I wanted more.
Nick pulled her up to her feet, reached both hands behind her and started to raise her skirt. Monica's ass was perfect; round and full. Nick's massive hands squeezed it firmly while they kissed.
Nick's voice was muffled by the door between us, but I heard him tell Monica to take her shirt off. She did it without a word, obediently looking up at Nick with the same desire I must have had in my eyes when he stood over me with his cock out.
She pulled her sweater over her head and stood in front of Nick in a strapless white bra. Maybe they did this all the time; the strapless lace bra told me she'd been planning on this day ending the way it was and I couldn't fault her, because I too would take every opportunity I had to fuck Nick. Her skirt was pulled up to the small of her back, exposing a pair of white lace underwear that hugged her shapely ass and made her tanned skin pop.
Nick picked her up and lowered that perfect posterior onto the top of his desk. I closed my eyes and put my free hand under my skirt. I felt the familiar heat from before and when I pressed my button, my legs quivered and I lost me balance. I opened my eyes and clasped the door handle for support.
Monica and Nick looked to the door and then back at each other.
"Someone there?" Nick asked.
I took two steps back from the glass. "Shit." I leaned against the wall behind me.
I could hear them scrambling to get dressed.
"It's me," I said. "Gillian. I mean, Mrs. Holiday."
"Just a minute, Mrs. Holiday." Nick called out. "Just finishing something up."
I thought about turning around and running, but where was I going to go? The only other option I had was a blizzard.
Monica opened the door a second later."Your back?" Nick had sent her to the door much like he'd sent me when she came knocking.
She had the beginning of what was no doubt going to be epic JBF hair, and her skin was glowing.
I offered a soft smile. "I'm back." I stepped through the doorway.

CR
You can purchase Ryan's work at the links below. Please check out his work. You won't regret it.