Dahlia Rose Unscripted and Uncut

The Army Beast Unit...The Men and their Mates

2011-09-17T09:51:00.000-07:00

Last year I entered the All Romance E-books contest called Just One Bite. My piece was called Salute Your Shifter and Casey Johnson was the leaders of an elite unit called the Army Beasts. I got such a response for the little short I wrote for them, I decided to create the entire Unit. Thus the Army Beasts were born in my imagination starting with Zane Wakefield. I didn’t know that these guys would take off like they did.

There were only supposed to be two books featuring the Twins Zane and Zander. But readers kept asking to know about the rest so I’ve written shorts on each team member and slipped them into My Calendar Men series. It’s a kind of wrap up for each man and they two have been well received. Of course I’ve had the comments, oh they should be longer. LOL…But honestly I wanted to just give them all a wrap up so each team member could live happily ever after. Below I’ve given a list of the entire group of the Army Beasts and a little background on each man and his mate. There are some secrets revealed in Army Beasts 2 so don’t miss out!
Let’s start with the ones that are coming soon….

Salute Your Shifter (Casey and Nia) www.allromanceebooks.com Just One Bit Volume 2 Free read. This is when Casey finally made a move of the sexy soldier transcriber in his office named Nia. It was based around Halloween and boy it was super hot. Readers have asked for more on these two and I decided to write them another story. I believed they needed more background as well. Embrace The Beast will be the continuation of their story and you can expect that in November.

The only man in the Army Beasts who haven’t been paired up is Malachi Benson. He is the big bear shifter of the unit. The brute force that has a love of heavy weapons but he is the sweetest guy in the world. You finally hear his voice when he makes a cameo in Army Beasts 2 where you see his charm. Malachi gets his happiness with a spicy bar owner named Olivia, Liv for short who refuses to let him give her up without a fight. Meet me In November is going to be another one of the Calendar and you can expect that in October with another two hotties of the month.

You’ve met Zander and the love of his life Promyse in Army Beasts 1. Just released today was his twin brother’s story in Army Beasts 2 where he finds love with Aisha. Zander is my broken hero, who doesn’t think he deserves anything good because of past transgressions. But beneath all that angst is a powerful dominant male who would go to the mat for his friends, family and the woman who holds his heart. You see this play out in the pages of his story and you watch those rough edges smooth over when Aisha steps into his life. But Zander is still as deadly as ever to solve this mystery he has to be.

April’s Fool (My Calendar Men Shorts) is Kale’s story and the woman he loves is willing to send him away if he doesn’t make a commitment. He came ready to do just that fearing she wouldn’t accept him because of his shifter nature. But April did and now even though he has to commute to work, he is happy in with life with her.

When September Ends (My Calendar Men shorts) features Camden and Sable, the women he met through the Adopt A Hero Program. What’s sweet about this couple is that they fell in love when Camden was away on a mission in Afghanistan and she was in New York. Their first meeting was on September 30th and he knew he couldn’t go on without showing her the truth. These guys were already in love and sable accepted everything about him. The story moved me more than ever because readers contacted me to let me know they joined The Adopt a Hero Program because of this story to help soldiers stationed overseas who have no one to talk to. I am an advocate of this program and the military in general. Maybe that’s why the Army Beasts was such a great set of stories to write.

2012 is just around the corner and I have some special plans for my Dahlia Rose Unscripted line next year. I am so glad that these guys in this unit could bring such joy to my reader’s imaginations. There you have it, my guys and yours too… Of course I’ll keep you updated via my blog and video blogs on where my books are going and when they will be released. A special note is that My Calendar Men will be in print and of course Army Beasts1 and 2 as well later in October.

These books can be found on www.sugarnspicepress.com, www.allroamceebooks.com, www.pillowtalkebooks.com, www.amazon.com (kindle), and of course www.barnesandnoble.com

Hugs and Cheesecake

Observation at Prohibition (A Party In Itself)

2011-09-04T09:18:00.000-07:00

Every couple of weeks Tressie Lockwood and I get the urge to dance it out. It is just one of the ways that we shake of the stress of our hectic writing schedules. Last night was one of those nights and while we were dancing the author in us caused us to observe the crowd. We called it the mating rituals in a club and here is what we found.

They Hunt in Packs…
Both men and women take on a pack mentality when out in a club. Women group together and dance while the men drink and watch they pack they want to hunt. After enough ego boosting from friends one male will approach the women and make at attempt while the rest watch in breathless aniticipation. He could either be accepted as a potential dance partner or be given the look of disgust and set on his way. If he is accepted the rest of the men use this as a signal that they too can approach and try their luck.

Goldilocks Syndrome…
As the crowd thickens mot women find they suffer from the goldilocks syndrome. The potential mate factor is slim and just like the porridge was too hot, too cold, and just right. They find the most of the guys there are too young or to old and very few are just right.

Don’t Wear Loud Golf Pants To Party
While there we saw an older man who was wearing bright yellow and blue diamond checkered golf pants. Why didn’t his friends warn him that this was a social clubbing no-no? But then I figured it out it was a way to thin the herd so to speak because while no sober woman would approach him, his friends could then have more potential mates to socialize with. In essence he was sacrificed so that they others could survive the night. The needs of the many outweighed the needs of the one. His butt got screwed over, I hope next week they let one of the other guys wear the ugly pants.

The Dumb and The Dumber Influenced by Alcohol
As the night progressed and the more drinks consumed, one find that the intelligence level that most people began the night with has diminished. Men start preening like peacocks and doing dumb stuff to attract women i.e. posing and showing muscles that aren’t there, slam dancing in a huge crowd. Hitting on another guys woman and almost getting punched in the face. Doing the vogue and other 80s dances while approaching obviously horrified women. The list could go on let me tell you, but the spaz attack of insane dancing eventually makes the crowd move away from said drunk fool and he finds himself alone. Poor poor pussycat.

Women approach very differently, in fact they are uncomfortably friendly and touchy feely. The hug and try to lay their head on your shoulder. They dance with you and you don’t know who the hell they are and by the end of the night you feel as if you have to sneak away in case they follow you home. But instead you find the wing woman they showed up with making out with a dude in a corner and you hand over said drunk friend and calmly exit…stage left.

Your Knee Dance Is Not Cute I Don’t Care How drunk You Are.
We’ve seen this little occurrence a few times, men who approach with one foot extended and bent while trying to shimmy their hips. Myself and Tressie has named this the Knee Dance. Do you like my knee? There it is, look at it shaking at you, yeah it’s a hot knee you know you want it. Come-on over and dance with me and my knee. While you stare with your mouth open in horror, he actually thinks this is interest and approaches while you keep backing away. No sir, your knee is not interesting and I would like you to leave me alone. Good night…I said goodnight!

Jello shots and Tongues is like Catnip
Finally there is the jello shots made in cherry, lime, orange and some blue thing. They are served in little cups and the only way to get them out if to use your tongue. Uh-huh you knew what you were doing when you created them that way Mr. Bartender. For this is the catnip of the club. When using your tongue to take a yummy jello shot from its container men flock and almost stampede to be closer to said person. The look on their faces is priceless. Ooooh expert tongue, can I...would you let me?…oh no awww man can you at least eat another one so I can watch. I think the jello shot are the culmination of the night and deserves three cheers for the taste alone. The drooling guy who needs a bib from watching you… Well he’s just a bonus that says you still got the moves.

All in all going out on Saturday night with a great friend or a girl’s night does give you some insights on the mating rituals of a club. But most of all you have so much fun dissecting it with your BFF. We laughed our butts off the entire night. Even walking back to where we started at Cosmos to catch a cab back home we literally laughed until we cried. Uptown Charlotte is packed on Friday and Saturday nights and it’s always so friendly you don’t feel any fear of being out late. I hailed a cab like an old New York Pro and we headed back to our little suburbia neighborhood. Of course we’ll be back there to dance and see more crazy antics. Each time we head out its different and we can talk about it for weeks. Grab a few girlfriends and head out for a night of fun and get in your own observations. I would love to hear about it sometime. To the Bartenders at Prohibition…you guys rock and the red headed sluts shots were off the chain good!

Hugs and Jello Shots!!

Empathy Excerpt....A taste for my readers.

2011-08-20T11:47:00.000-07:00

Released at Sugar and Spice Press Today
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So what do I do now? It was the question that Dominique asked herself while lying across the bed in Andrew’s master bedroom. She was lying on her belly looking out the glass wall to the river. In the summer she knew the blue skies would change the water to a kind of blue. Right now the middle of winter the color was dark and murky. Just looking at it made her shiver knowing that the frigid temperature would make it icy cold to the skin. For some reason it was the only thing that soothed her with all the upheaval and swirling thoughts in her head. At the forefront there was Andrew and the kiss he planted on her only days earlier. Since then she’d kept her distance as much as she could. But with a killer looming in the darkness unknown, there were things to discuss.
He dissected her movements from the beginning when she had the first attack. He was looking for different movements in her pattern, trying to see if she had interacted with the killers without even knowing. He asked her about the people in the coffee shop where she worked. They staked it out, and she pointed out the regulars and the new customers. He took pictures and asked more questions. He was like a pit-bull and was tenacious in his task. They went everywhere, from the pharmacy to the supermarket looking for a link. Then he’d poured over everything at night while they ate. The looks he gave her was another thing filled with blatant desire and want. She honestly didn’t know how to react to that.
The only boyfriend she ever had was not the kind who cared about her. He was a taker and in sex he took and never really worried about her needs. When she kicked him to the curb he told her that she would come back because no one else wanted her. She made sure that if she was alone, he would never be a part of her life again. Dominique built another wall around her heart, and thinking about it she was as fortified as a castle in the old day. Nothing got in except the pain of a killer’s lust for blood.
She wondered how it would feel to let Andrew in, to trust him like he asked her to. His kiss excited her, and she wanted to feel his hands on her skin stroking and eliciting excitement in her body. To feel something other than wrenching pain tearing at her every time a new woman was taken and tortured. It was a risk and one she didn’t know if she was willing to take. It was all so much, and the urge to scream became so fierce she opened her mouth and funneled all her frustration into the one yell. She winced when she heard a crash from downstairs and the loud foot falls of Andrew bolting up the stairs. Note to self don’t yellow when there’s a cop around. He busted in the door with a wild look on his face.
“Is it happening again? Goddamnit, there wasn’t any news of another girl getting picked up,” he said.
“I’m sorry, I’m sorry! No, there’s nothing happening. I was just frustrated with I guess everything,” Dominique said.
“So you thought it best to scream whilst you have this whole issue going and a guy who carries a loaded weapon downstairs?” Andrew stepped inside the room. It was the closest they’d been in the bedroom since he kissed her.
She shrugged embarrassed. “I wasn’t thinking. I’m just so over everything. It feels like we’re sitting here spinning our wheels waiting for these bastards to take another woman. I can’t work or go home, and then you kissed the socks of me, and I wondered if it was a fluke to feel like that….”
Oh drat blast it. Dominique shut her mouth tight knowing that she revealed more than she wanted to. One raised eyebrow, it was the only movement before he strode across the room and in an instant pinned her on the bed. She closed her eyes as his lips met hers, and damn it wasn’t a fluke. She moaned softly as his hardness was pressed against her and his tongue penetrated her mouth. It was instinct, reflex to raise her hips to feel more of that delicious hardness in his pants. The kiss assaulted her senses, made her wet and bold. She grabbed his head and angled her mouth over his taking from him as he did from her. It caused him to groan. The temperature in the room seemed to skyrocket, and for the minutes that they tasted and tempted each other, Dominique forgot her troubles.
Andrew lifted his head. “Does that feel like it was a coincidence?”

Things That Make You Go Ooh!!

2011-08-20T11:14:00.000-07:00

You know as an erotica author I always want my sex scenes to be hot. Of course I want my hero and heroine to connect and find that emotional tie that will bind them together. The firstt kiss has to sizzle, the reader has to feel the will she, won’t he, oh come on kiss factor so that when the time comes it jumps off the pages. I like to hear when my readers email and say oh my god I was a guy just like…But after so many book I always get asked, what do I use to keep that fire burning in me to write fiery hot sex.

There are a few things and while the hubster still can make me go mmmm. One needs some outside sources of entertainment, to keep the juices flowing. I mean the creative ones. Keep your minds out of the gutter. No wait… put them back in because that’s where mine is now. Hot smoking abs, smooth skin over a taunt hard muscled arms and of course an erect… body. Yes good posture is key. (Laugh) We all know our mind went other places. Anyway I have a few pictures that I call The Stimulation File. Yes its actually named that on my computer where the hotties are mighty fine and when you need to think about licking… Well I’ll let you see for yourself what I’m talking about.

Alexander Skarsguard Number one in scruptiousness! He light the fire quite nicely on a regular basis!

Thor...If you haven;t watched that moive well you need to go see Chris Helmsworth. The man puts the super in superhero.

Salute the Military!! I go to him on occasions when I need a soldier!

Let's Talk about Erect...ummm bodies. Thats it.. bodies.

And he's just magnificent to look at, everything about him in perfection.

Now there are a few more of the more risque nature that I must keep to myself. But when you want to find things to make you go mmmm. Visit these guys and stimulate your senses. The can be as good as coffee with a shot of red bull to the system.

Look out for my next blog where I flip the dial to talk about my new release Empathy. If you want to the menthod to my madness and creating my not so nice killer. This blog will give you inside secrets.

Ciao ladies and Gents

Dahlia ( you can now follow my blog by simply adding your email addressin the little box at the top and clicking SUBMIT!)

Writers Retreat ..2011 in Savannah Creative Rejuvination At It's Best!!

2011-05-23T07:45:00.000-07:00

Finally!! That was my first thought when I threw my suitcase in the back of the SUV I was travelling in. The date May 20th and the place, an author’s retreat in Savannah. We planned this tip since December of last year and the road crew was Eliza Gayle, Jessica Lee, Tressie Lockwood and me your friendly neighborhood Dahlia Rose. The trip down we laughed and talked and freaked out over a spider in the car for a minute. Buts when we drove into this amazingly historic town that our muses began to scream in delight. Historic buildings, steamboats, and the riverfront oh my!

We dropped our bags in the room and began our tour taking pictures and enjoying the sweet smell of the magnolias close our hotel. How could one city be so rich and full of life! The trolley cars dinged and the old historic church bells sounded the time as we walked. We picked up ever sightseeing flyer from the visitor center we could find and bought some of the sweetest honey you could ever have. Who know that they could make honey taste like orange blossoms in the spring! I found my new favorite quote at a seafood raw bar we ate at, Shuck me, Suck me, Drink it down! (Laugh) While they were talking about their delicious oysters, I pictured something different in my mind. As an author of the erotic nature I guess I tend to see the naughty in thing. Savannah gives so much of that, from the secret alcoves shaded by moss trees and as the sun set it cast shadows where lovers could meet. Or a vampire could seduce a new paramour into his arms taking her blood while giving her pleasure. See… the city just creates an atmosphere that begs to be written. Each picture can be a new story set in a city with so much life even after death.

We toured the oldest graveyard where they were only six hundred grave markers. We found out that they were more than ten thousand buried there. By far my favorite part was the ghost tour we took at ten o clock at night. Out tour guide filled out heads with tales of death and the macabre that happened in year gone by. From the iron house at Keystone with its frugal owner, to the children killed in an orphanage fire that still knock at the window at the rebuilt house where they lived. We listed with rapt attention as t she filled our heads with information while the muses screamed… More! More! More! The imprinted fingertips of slaves who built wall of stone can still be seen in places and some pictures came out with shadows where they should be none. The tour guide left us in an old shack and we screamed in fright and laughed with nervous tension when the lights went out. Then regaled with stories of pirates and witches as a storm was recreated and unknown things tickled our legs. We heard actual recoded EVP from a hung maid name Molly begging for her life. At the end of the tour we were thoroughly enraptured with everything we had learned and filled with new stories we wanted to create.

The final night was dinner at one of the most authentic Irish Pubs I have ever seen. Kevin and Barry’s featured a folk singer (Danny Quinn) who immediately pulled us into the Irish drinking ditties while we dined on Shepherd’s pie and some of the best shrimp and coleslaw ever! Not to mention the Bailey’s Irish cream Cheesecake…Yes I said it cheesecake, you know how I feel about that dessert. And Jessica shared her treat that I can only call an edible orgasm.

Savannah is a stunning city, from the chocolatiers to candy store and home made ice-cream, we wanted to taste it all and experience it all. By far a weekend was all we had to explore this marvelous city and we fit as much in as we could. The day is hot and the nights are humid and hold the sweet musky smell of nightshade as you walk. You feel the mystery and the magic as you caress and old headstone or watch a beautiful bride join with her groom in the square. A griffin watches over the center of the city and somehow you feel honored to be in the presence of something created even before your parents, parents were born. I feel completely in love with Savannah, vowing to return again and again to immerse myself it he history. Once is never enough there is to much to see and explore to say you have seen it all. Even when you do well it wouldn’t be a hardship to see it a second or third time.

A poster board graces my office with the pictures we took, the places we saw and hopefully a ghost or two caught by our cameras. It will be my vision quest as I start new stories built around a place that truly cannot be described as anything else but magnificent. I see soldiers from the pat and future in my head living in this city, vampires, shifters, modern day gypsies and so much more. Each will be a story in itself and each one will fill my memory of my time in Savannah. The first story will be You’re The One That I Love featuring Sasha Caroway. T found her home here in Savannah and this book will be released in July with Sugar and Spice Press. As with my other stories I invited you to see it though my eyes, I’ll try to show you the world in the pages of my books. I hope you enjoyed the pictures that littered my blog post. It doesn’t do justice to a place that simply…. indescribable. To see more join me on Facebook.

Hugs and Cheesecake
Dahlia Rose
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Sneak Peak First Chapter Read... "Army Beasts"

2011-03-12T07:53:00.000-08:00

Army Beasts Out now!!

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As a treat to my readers I'm giving you the first Chapter of Army Beast to tenpt and tease you!!

ENJOY!!

Chapter One

With every stroke of the feather her skin felt flushed and heated. It was trailed down her neck across her chest and around her nipples leaving her gasping in pleasure. Her hands and legs were bound with silk scarves, and she was spread eagled on the ornate four poster bed. She felt the feather tease her torso with small swirls and circles. It barely touched the top of her pussy, and the circles got bigger. She ached to feel it between her legs. She lifted her hips in anticipation but only to have the soft caress of the feather pulled away. She moaned her disappointment, and a husky laugh came to her ears
“Ah you want me to touch you there,” the deep voice said knowingly.
“Yes,” she whispered. “Please.”
“I love it when you ask nicely.” He chuckled. “You are such a good girl.”
The feather began its slow movement across her body again and went to the core of her desire. She bit her lip when she felt the soft flick against the lips of her pussy. He spread the moist sexy fold of her snatch and passed the feather over her clit, and she cried out.
“I can’t resist,” he murmured slipping his finger inside her. “I love to watch my how you squirm beneath my touch. How your body accepts it and clings to it before letting go. Your juice is already coating my fingers and dripping down. Your body is so responsive, and it drives me crazy.”
She moaned and lifted her hips to meet the insertion of his digit. Each time he sent it deeper inside her until she could feel her orgasm begin to build. Her head thrashed on the pillow, and when he whispered “Come for me, sweetheart,” she let herself go reaching for the pinnacle of her release….The sound of her alarm woke her from her dream. Promyse groaned and rolled over to press the button on the clock and lay back with her forearm over her eyes.
“Stupid alarm, you could’ve at least let me get to the good part,” she grumbled and swung her feet out of the bed.
Six a.m. in Wyoming and she could feel the cold of the floor against her feet before she burrowed them into her soft bedroom slippers. She went over to the thermostat and turned it up to high hoping to ward off the chill of the night before. Promyse walked down the hallway and through her living room heading to the adjoining kitchen. She stopped and looked at the big stone fireplace longingly wishing she could light a large fire and sit down with a hot cup of coffee and relax for a leisurely morning. But there was no time for that. She had to be at work in Carter County municipal building promptly at eight. And in Wyoming in November, she could wake up to ten feet of snow on the ground so she chose to head into town early.
She smiled to herself while she made a pot of coffee. She poured one hot cup for herself and put the rest in her thermos for her drive in. It took at least forty-five minutes for her to drive into town, and she had learned from her residence of Carter County early on—don’t be caught outside without a survival bag in your car and some hot coffee in your thermos. The weather got tricky, and you had to be able to survive until someone could come to your rescue. She felt like a survivalist woman. Promyse grinned. No one from her old hometown would believe she lived in a place where it got so cold. But that was her old life. She moved here for a reason, and she did not regret her decision in the least.
Her smile turned to a frown when her thoughts went back to her dream. Her hot, spicy, sexy dream. When will I be ever free of him? she thought sullenly, even though she knew it would never happen. Zane Wakefield had as much hold on her heart as the day she fell in love with him. But that didn’t mean happiness. Loving Zane meant secrets, lies, and half truths. He was in the military, but in what part she never had a clue. She only knew when he came home everything was intense, down to their lovemaking. She began to feel overwhelmed with his life while she faded away. Every time she tried to talk to him, it was the same promise, We’ll talk later, honey, and he was gone. Until one day those words were the last thing he got to say to her before she packed up and headed to a new uncharted life.
She put him out of her mind for the moment and got ready for work. Soon she was shoving her arms through her thick parka and heading out to her truck. Damn, its cold! The external thermostat read twenty-five degrees. She assumed it meant twenty-five below zero because her face felt frozen over in minutes. Instead of the compact car she owned in Fayetteville she drove a big Dodge Ram fifteen hundred. She threw her bag in the back seat and used the chrome foot rest to climb in the front. The hemi engine started up with a growl instead of a purr when she stuck in the keys. Promyse could see why men loved trucks so much. You felt powerful with it under your hands.
She sang along with the radio while she drove and pulled her truck into the usual spot in front of the municipal building. She grabbed her stuff out and looked at the time. She had half an hour to spare when she went through the security check at the front door and headed up to her office in vital statistics. She worked with marriage licenses, and she loved seeing the young couples coming in with love in their eyes and a fresh outlook on life. She wished she could be a fly on the wall to see them live their lives, to have families, and to grow as a couple together. It was something she always wanted, love and a white picket fence. Promyse sat at her small desk with her assortment of knick knacks and got ready to begin her day.
“Don’t forget, Ms. Promyse Fitzgerald, birthday cupcakes in the lunchroom at one.” The smiling cherub face of her friend Emily looked over her cubicle wall.
“I thought I told you guys I didn’t want anything for my birthday?” Promyse smiled.
“Don’t you go thinking you can get away with having a secret birthday around here.” Emily smiled. “You’ve been hear for a year now, and you see how we do it. Cupcakes at one and presents. Don’t you forget.”
Promyse grinned. “Yes, ma’am.”
“What plans do you have tonight?” Emily asked.
“Doug is picking me up and we’re going to head into Mosely’s for dinner and a movie,” Promyse said.
Doug Lowell was the local bookstore owner and he was safe. He stared at her with open admiration and often commented about how he never understood why someone as beautiful as her went out with him. It was because she knew she would never feel for him the way she felt for Zane, and he would never push.
“You’re going to end up filling out one of those marriage licenses for yourself one of these days if you keep up with him,” Emily teased.
That would never happen, Promyse knew that. Her life was good, simple, and uncomplicated. While she pretended there wasn’t a hallow place in her heart.

* * * *

The neon light of the motel blinked on and off casting a red glare into the dingy room in a repetitive way that drove Zane crazy. He paced back and forth in the small area feeling cooped up but having no place to go. This was some crazy shit going on, and he was smack dab in the middle of it. He was the one being blamed, and he didn’t know what to do. Being the second in command in one of the army’s most elite units was the highlight of his career. Who knew he would be essentially the one to bring the Army Beasts down, even though he was innocent of the crime they said he had done. Zane was about ready to go out the door and rip the neon vacancy sign from its post outside. A knock on the door had him striding across the room and dragging it open. He already knew who was on the other side.
“It took you long enough to get here,” he snapped.
“Well hello to you too,” Casey Johnson replied as he walked in. “You don’t screen who is at the door?”
Major Casey Johnson was the head of the Army Beasts unit. He ran a tight ship, and his wife Nia was their unit transcriber. Only a few people knew who they really were, and she was one of them.
Zane scoffed. “Please, your scent is easy to recognize, especially with Nia all over you. What’s going on out there?”
“It’s bad. They’re saying you mauled the specialist attached to be with us on this mission,” Casey explained.
“You know that’s not me, Casey,” Zane yelled. “Come on, after all these years don’t you think by now that I know, that we all know how to control the animal in us!”
Casey held up his hands. “Of course I know this wasn’t any of us. Nia picked up something on the digitals. The death was graphic, but it wasn’t any of us who killed him. There was some background noise she is trying to clean up.”
“Then what’s this about? Why am I in hiding and on the run?” Zane asked.
“Because someone is trying to take us down from the inside, and if you get caught and court marshaled, then whoever it is can put the whole unit on the chopping block,” Casey said. “Do you think they will let us go free? They’ll cage us like animals, and we won’t ever let them take us. So we’ll end up living on the run, and I’m not about to let that happen.”
“Then what are we going to do? I can’t sit in this place for however long until we get this resolved.” Zane sat on the saggy mattress. “I’ll go crazy, Casey.”
“You can’t go back to Fort Bragg with us or be anywhere in North Carolina,” Casey said. “What about that girl you were dating last year?”
“Promyse?” Zane gave a soft laugh. “She booked a while back. Can’t blame her. I put a lot on her and never gave her anything in return.”
“I know you kept tabs on her and where she went. You have too many connections not to know,” Casey replied. “Go to her for a few weeks until we get this settled. Maybe you’ll resolve some old issues.”
“You want me to run and hide like I’m guilty,” Zane answered.
“No, I want you to go off the grid until we can clear your damn name,” Casey snapped. “I trust you, Zane, but you have that stupid knack of acting first and thinking later. We can’t do that in this situation. Where is Promyse living now?”
“In some little podunk town in Wyoming called Carter County.” He laughed. “The girl moved from Philly to North Carolina and then moved all the way to Wyoming go get away from me. I don’t think she wants to see me showing up at her door.”
“As small as it is don’t your people hunt those lands when the pack moves?”
“Maybe. I don’t know anymore,” Zane said darkly. His pack was none too happy when he set off on his own. So he never kept track of them or their habits anymore.
“It’s as off the grid as you are going to get, so suck it up and head out.” Casey flipped open his phone. “I’ll get you transport to Colorado, and then the trail will end cold there.”
“It will be good to shift and run for a few hundred miles,” he said truthfully.
“Does she know what you are?”
Casey posed a question that Zane had thought about constantly over the last year. What if he had told her what he really was? Would that have made a difference or make her run all the faster? He never stopped thinking about her. Practically every day her face would pop into his mind. Promyse and her sexy wide smile that carried to her chocolate brown eyes and her long black tresses that she pampered. She had full lips and milk chocolate skin what called him to touch her whenever she was in the room. There were a lot of maybes, but he knew the reason why she left. A bunch of unanswered questions and a man who would never stayed still long enough give her a good reason to wait around..
“She doesn’t know who I really am,” Zane answered.
“Then I suggest when you knock on her door that is the first thing you tackle.” Casey began talking on the phone, and a few minutes later he hung up. “You’re leaving out of a private airstrip here in Albuquerque. You’ll head in to Colorado and from there make your way into Wyoming on your own. Are you good on the private account to get what you need there?”
“Yup, the plan B account is good and active, and I can get everything I want.” But not the one thing I truly need, he thought.
Casey nodded. “I’ll get you to the plane and head back to the scene.”
“You know they’ll blame you for helping me?”
“Then they’ll have to prove it, won’t they?” Casey grinned.
When they left the motel a drizzle of rain had begun. Both men were silent as they drove to the small airport. Casey drove right onto the tarmac where a plane was waiting with its engines already running.
“The pilot is Hank. He is a friend of mine,” Casey explained. “He’ll probably have to stop and refuel before he gets to Albuquerque, but you don’t have to get off.”
“Cool.” Zane held out his hand, and Casey clasped it firmly. “Thanks, Major.”
“Give me your ID and wallet. I’ll let you know what we come up with. Buy a throwaway phone and call Nia’s private line.” Casey gave him a look. “Run hard and fast, Zane, until we get you home.”
Zane handed over everything that proved he was who he was. Suddenly he felt bare and naked. He nodded and stepped out into the night. By the time he looked back at the car, Casey was going through the gate and heading away from the small airport. After he quickly greeted the pilot, they took off, and he was in the skies heading toward Wyoming and Promyse. He wondered how she would react to seeing him on her doorstep.
When she left she didn’t even give him a chance to say goodbye or to ask her to stay. He came home and could tell she was gone. He spent weeks trying to find her until she got a job in Carter County. He wanted to go after her and bring her back home and decided against it hoping she would come back on her own. But weeks turned to months, and then months into one year. He didn’t know how to even broach the chasm that had been formed between them. Today is her birthday. His heart gave a thump wondering who she spent it with? He wondered how he would react if he saw her with another man. I’d rip his head off. Zane felt anger rise inside and pushed it back down. It was one of the reasons he was being framed. He had a temper, and they were going to use it against him.
Through the long flight and refuel many thoughts ran through his mind. Who was trying to frame him? How he could help find the truth? Did Promyse still love him because he sure as hell never stopped loving her? Most of all he wondered if she would turn him away. He didn’t know if he would be able to take her turning her back on him again. She left when he needed her. By the time he got off the plane his body was filled with nervous energy, and the only way he could get rid of an excess of energy is to run.
The airstrip bordered a wooded area in Colorado. He bid the pilot goodbye and headed off deep into the trees. The sun was already coming up, and his natural instinct and direction took over. It would be over two day’s run to get into Wyoming even though he was so close by. He could probably make it in one if he only stopped for a small rest. He could be to where she lived by night fall. Zane knew her address, but he wouldn’t need it. He would know when he was close. He would smell her. Her scent was never far from his mind. Zane looked around knowing he was far enough into the trees not to be seen. He stripped quickly and hid the clothes in underbrush. He closed his eyes and let the feeling take over him, the excitement that crawled along his skin.
The animal inside him wanted to be free. His skin turned to fur, and his legs reformed to suit his lower powerful mass. Zane let out a powerful roar that echoed and made birds fly away in fear. He inhaled the scent of the forest, the moss, the damp wood, and he could even pick up a hint of smoke from a cabin chimney. He began to run. His heart raced, not from exertion but excitement. He picked up speed to match his new form. The pads of his paws met the cold ground, going over rocks and down valleys and across creeks. Soon he was moving so fast that even the small branches from the thickets that pulled at him did not slow his speed. It was exhilarating, and he never wanted to stop. He spent too long cooped up in human form sitting in his uniform on base in North Carolina. This was the longest he had run in months unless he was on a mission. He stopped to rest near a spring right over the Wyoming border. He was higher in elevation, and the air was brisk and cold. The water from the creek tasted fresh and clean, and he drank heartily before he found warm thick underbrush to rest and doze for a few hours. He lifted his head when he heard the snapping of a twig. A rabbit caught his sight and even though he could have caught it easily, he gave it a reprieve. He sent a low growl in its direction, and the animal ran away in fright.
By the time he woke up and began to move again it was early afternoon and he had made excellent time. He found her house through the forest by night fall and saw the smoke curling lazily from the chimney. There was a truck in the driveway along with a blue ford Explorer. He wondered who her visitors were. He sat to wait, and the hours passed until he saw the door open. Zane watched as a man stepped out onto her porch, and she followed him out laughing. Her dark hair was pulled high into a ponytail. And she wore white snow boots to match the form fitting sweater that hugged every curve. Zane emitted a growl from where he sat, and it was loud enough to make the man look around warily.
“You might have mountain lions close by, Promyse. Better be careful.” The man’s voice was weak in Zane’s opinion.
“I’m always careful, Doug. Thanks for caring,” she replied.
Zane blinked. He hadn’t heard her voice for a year. Doug. What kind of name is that anyway?
The man called Doug fixed his glasses and leaned in for a kiss, but instead Promyse hugged him and placed a small peck on his cheek. Zane wondered what they were doing in her home for hours and didn’t like where his mind went to find answers. He watched the SUV drive away with its snow chain cutting into the ground, and Promyse stepped inside and closed the door. Better to get this over with now. He padded out from his hiding place to the front door. He bumped it with his head in his version of a knock and waited for her to open the door.
The door swing open, and she began to speak. “Doug, did you forget your scarf again? I’m beginning to think you do it on….”
Zane watched her brows furrow because no one was there, and he swatted lightly at her leg with his paw. When she looked down her eyes widened, and she emitted a scream that could wake the dead. She tore away inside leaving the door open, and he casually padded in after her.
“Holy shit!” She threw a book in his direction and headed across the living room floor to another room He heard the door slam and walked patiently toward it in panther form before changing into his human skin.
He knocked on the door, and she screeched.
“Honey, open the door.”
“Who the hell is out there?’ she demanded to know. “There is some big damn panther out there, so I suggest you run. Wait why are you in my house? Jesus! A serial killer and a panther, just my luck right after Doug leaves! I’m calling the sheriff!”
“Promyse, it’s me, Zane,” he said calmly.
She cracked the door open, and her wide eyes wide went to slits when she saw his face. “What are you doing here? There a panther running around. It must have went out the door.” She looked at him standing nude, and her eyes became round saucers again. “Why the hell are you naked?”
“Happy birthday?” he said with a grin.
She opened the door and stalked out. “How did you find me, and again, why are you naked?”
He shifted back into panther form. It was his nature after all, and he watched her with patient yellow eyes. Her mouth opened and closed once then twice before she crumpled to the floor in a dead faint. That went well, he thought and shifted easily back to human form. He walked to the door and closed it before taking her prone form from the floor and laying her on the couch. He could have found her bedroom and lay her on the bed, but anytime he and Promyse got near each other and a bed was involved, all rational thought ceased. He would wait for the invitation back to her bed, and when that happened he was never leaving again.

Con Carolinas 2010

2010-06-09T15:39:00.000-07:00

We got Raunchy, we got naughty, we got video! LOL Here I am on Panel at Con Carolinas 2010. Talking about what else but Sex and The Supernatural! Enjoy LOL its a ride :) I'llpost pics of the con later this week
Smooches
Dahlia

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2phe0znIiTM

Darling With A Gun "New Release!"

2010-05-07T21:04:00.000-07:00

I wanted to temp and tease you with my new book.. Hot off the proverbial presses with Sugar and Spice Press (www.sugarnspicepress.com). Here is a taste :)

Blurb....

Jasmine Darling. Anyone who heard the name would think steamy nights with a sexy Southern Belle. But the husky drawl that Ben Winters heard came from a woman dressed in uniform. She carried a gun in the middle of a jungle and was sent to rescue him. She intrigued Ben from the very beginning and made him wonder what was hidden beneath the tough exterior she showed the world. To everyone else in her unit she was J.D. and one of the boys. She would be Jasmine to him when he took her to the heights of passion and desire smoldered in her eyes.Benjamin Winters. The name on her lips made her think of offices and three piece suits. Not the sexy man who now invaded her dreams. They were stuck together on a mission that could not fail. But when he looked at her she felt less like a special operations soldier and more like a woman. She kept her secret hidden like the camouflage she wore. Now Ben's kisses threatened the thick walls she had built to make it in a world of all men. Did she dare let him see the real woman beneath the facade? Could he handle every part of her life without breaking her heart?

Excerpt...

They went downstairs hand in hand and walked around exploring the villa for a little bit before heading to the kitchen to look for Ben. They found him, and he looked up from the slices of bread that were spread across the stone countertop. Jasmine smiled when he looked at the scrubbed Vanessa and winked. Jasmine saw his eyes widen when he saw her without the uniform.

Laugher rose up from his chest in a rich deep baritone that was quite enjoyable to listen to. But she knew it was his reaction to the pink T-shirt she wore.

Jasmine pointed a finger at him. “Don’t say a word. We’re matching twins this evening.”

Ben unsuccessfully tried to smother the wide grin that spread across his face. “I wouldn’t dream of it.” He directed his gaze to Vanessa and teased, “And who is this lovely lady with you? I don’t seem to remember her.”

Jasmine was glad to hear the little girl giggle and knew she was on the mend from her ordeal. She took Vanessa’s small hand so she could perform a twirl. “This is Miss Vanessa.”

With caution in his step, Ben approached the youngest of their group. Jasmine silently commended him for knowing that even though she smiled and played, any sudden moves or surprises could scare her—especially from a man as big as him.

He crouched down to the little girl’s level and said softly, “Nice to meet you, Vanessa. Are you hungry?”

The little girl nodded and gave him a hug which Ben returned willingly. He took her hand and helped her up on the stool in front of a plate with a sandwich and a big glass of juice. He turned to head back around the counter to his own food just as Jasmine was moving. Their bodies collided, and his arms went around her automatically. He didn’t have to pull me so close, Jasmine thought. He doesn’t have to stare at me with those emerald green eyes.

Desire smoldered in those eyes, and everything around her seemed to melt away. “Sorry,” she whispered and stepped away.

The urge to step back into his arms was a temptation she fought hard to resist. Instead she sat next to Vanessa, who looked up happily while munching away on her meal. Jasmine thought it best to give Ben a wide berth for the duration of their stay.

They ate, then talked with the now animated and delightful Vanessa, who convinced them to let her watch her favorite cartoons on the big screen television they found in the entertainment room. While she watched from the sofa, her eyes began to droop. When she leaned against Jasmine and asked her not to let anything bad happen while she was asleep before she popped a thumb into her mouth, Jasmine was lost. She glimpsed the life she could have, and for once, she broke her own rule; she let emotion into her job.

When Vanessa was completely lost to the dream world, Jasmine picked up the little girl, refusing Ben’s help to take her upstairs to the bedroom. She got her settled in the bed, made sure the windows were secure, and left the light on and the door cracked just in case nightmares woke her. Jasmine would be there in seconds to soothe her fears, but until then, while Vanessa slept, she would walk the perimeter and make sure everything was secure.

Ben walked into the kitchen while she was putting her gun into the waist of her jeans at the small of her back. “There is nothing sexier than a woman wearing a Hello Kitty shirt and carrying a gun.”

Jasmine threw a look over a shoulder. “You stay inside. I’m going to check the grounds.”

“Honey, look over there, and you’ll see a security system to rival the one at the White House,”

Ben pointed out. “An earthworm can’t even turn in the garden without us knowing.”

“Systems fail. I prefer to do my own recon,” Jasmine answered shortly.

“Back to being G.I. Jane,” Ben murmured.

“Excuse me, but this G.I. Jane saved your ass in the jungle a few hours ago,” Jasmine pointed out. “Typical, you hear my name, and you see me hangout with the kid, and you automatically think I am soft. Trust me, Ben Winters. I can take you on any day.”

“Yeah, you are a tough cookie, and I’m sure you could knock me on my ass, Jasmine,” Ben acknowledged. “But I can see there’s more to you. Something underneath that hard shell you show the world. Somehow I think you’re running away from being in the same room as I am.”

“Don’t flatter yourself.”

“Really?” Ben moved toward her, and Jasmine stepped back until she was pressed against the kitchen counter. “Kiss me and prove me wrong.”

“I don’t have to prove anything.” Jasmine felt her heart begin to flutter in her chest.

Ben braced a hand on both sides of her body, blocking her getaway, pinning her with a jade green stare. “Prove it,” he repeated softly. “I dare you.”

Jasmine gave in to his soft dare. She took the gun from her waist and placed it on the counter before she took his face in her hands. The texture of his five o’ clock shadow tickled her palms. She took his lips in a kiss, devouring him, and slipping her tongue into his mouth. But it was her moan she heard mingled with his when he took control and kissed her back. For one moment she decided to give in and let herself feel something more than just living a job. It was like a match that burned to flame when struck, and Jasmine opened herself up to the passion he stoked inside her with just a kiss. She wanted to be taken, to be filled, and to fall apart in his arms as arousal broke free from a dam she kept reined in tight. Tonight she would relish in being wanton and sultry.

Ben gave a low groan, and his hand slid around her waist, pulling her to him and away from the counter. The kiss turned wild and hot, and yet he moved back slowly. Jasmine wondered vaguely where they were going but soon didn’t care. Ben took over the onslaught of her mouth, and Jasmine accepted his hunger and passion. He pulled away. His eyes were filled with raw hunger, and it made her tremble in excitement. His steps had led them back to the family room where the fireplace crackled and the plush white carpet was set off by the red leather furniture.

Ben stepped away and walked to the warmth of the fire. He turned and extended his hand out to her and said simply, “Be with me.”

Her steps didn’t falter when she went to him. The magnetic pull of attraction was not to be denied. Jasmine took his hand, and he pulled her to him. Without hesitation, his lips took hers and stoked the flame of passion once more.

Dahlia Rose Nation!!

2010-03-28T15:24:00.000-07:00

Hi Hi Cheeky Dahlins

Whew! Its been a hectic first three month in 2010 and I have just got a breather to say hi and tell you whats going on.

I hope you saw all the new covers on the aside of the blog. That's been my main focus is writing because of all the deadlines I have to meet. I have made these books intense and really focused back on my contemporary works. Erotic with a hint of Caribbean Spice, well you got it!! And I want to take summer off for some relaxing with good books and my family.

Guess what? I am starting a new hobby. What pray tell you say?... Well I am starting a garden in our backyard. Our very large family has moved into a new home (I have my own office now..Picture below) and I am endeavoring to begin gardening to relax. So I am going to plant Tomatoes, strawberries,blueberries, cucumbers, red and green peppers, beans, and fresh herbs! It might seem crazy but I already dug out the garden plot and I have my list ready and heading to Home Depot. I'll be posting pictures of my progress so stay tuned.

Brenin is getting huge! He will be one in May and we are planning a huge bash with a bouncy house on the front lawn. Granted I think a few adults might be in said boucy house. But its all in fun. Friends and family will be coming to celebrate with us and below is a pic of our ten month old comedian. Every day he does something to make us smile. He is proegessing in leaps and bounds and I am so very proud of him. He along with our other four kids own my heart with a special piece for my DH Rob. Who is two classes away from graduating College!

Deanna my oldest will be eighteen in July. I am tears constantly lately looking at her and remembering my cute baby girl. Now she is a woman asking us to buy her a car (ssssshhh she is going to get it to..don't tell her..LOL). She graduates from High school in June and that's going to be another tear jerker. We are on the hunt for the perfect prom dress. I was almost in tears in the mall on Saturday looking at her pick dresses. No more ribbons in her hair and little patent leather shoes and bobby socks. Treasure your babies my dahlins, they grow up so fast.

Hmm what else. Oh yes.. I will be a part of Con Carolina again this year! I am looking forward to seeing everyone again and Yes yes yes! We are heading to Dragon Con this year once more..ATL Dahlia is coming to party once more!!

My life is full and blessed in so many way and I am very happy to get to share it all with you.

As for my writing I have a ton of books on the waiting list to be released. Thirst just came out on Saturday and it already making wonderful sales. Here is ia list of what to expect from me and I hope you enjjoy them all if/when you buy a copy.

Under The Big Top (www.amirapress.com)

Black Gold (www.sugarnspicepress.com)

Private Dancer (www.amiraPress.com)

Darling With A Gun (www.sugarnspicepress.com)

Hot Lips and Cherry Lillipops (www.sugarnspicepress.com)

They are a few more but I shall keep you updated on those.

Well my dearies, it time for me to go enjoy a piece of cheesecake and get back ot my manuscripts. Its raining outside and they say tornado warning on the Television. Be blessed in all things and thank you for being a part of my world!

You can friend me on facebook or join my fan page (www.facebook.com/Author.DahliaRose)

Or twitter me (www.twitter.com/DahliaRose1029)

Check out my new website under construction now (www.authordahliarose.com)

Hugs, Cheesecake and Smooches!
Dahlia Rose

My new Look for 2010 (Gone now! LOL)
My Office!!

Sugar Bear (i.e Brenin)

The Year 2010 and what is coming from Dahlia Rose!!

2010-01-06T09:41:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year to all my fabulous Luvvies!!

My Year has been a full one in 2009. New baby, work, work and yes more work. My Three Holiday releases Merry Christmas Baby, All I want For Christmas Is you, Seducing Santa have done amazing sales and top sellers for the publishing houses of Amira Press (www.amirapress.com)and Sugar and Spice Press (www.sugarnspicepress.com)

So whats going on with me for 2010? Its crazy but My dahlins you will love it all!

Coming January 8th.... Angel Mine and it will be in e-book and print with Amira Press.

Coming in February... Hot Lips and Cherry Lollipops In E-book and Print with Sugar and Spice Press.

I am going to be in a super Anthology with three other authors for a Valentines release. My story will be called Ablaze. The co authors include Morgan Hawke, Dorian Wallace, and Eliza Gayle so you see I am in good company. :)

What else..Hmmm lets see?

Words of Love will be released in 2010 with Amira Press. Now I hope you will be excited because its the long awaited Part 2 to Paradise Found. The funny story with this is that. I lost this manuscript half way done! My computer crashed and I lost it all! But amazingly enough I found a copy 2 years later and I am now in the process of finishing it and if you think Paradise Found was exciting. Luvvies you have not seen anything yet. :D

There so much more to come.But I'll update you as I go along. My fingers can only type so fast..LOL

Baby Brenin is getting so big. This was his first Christmas and he had a blast! We went to New York for the holiday and spent it with my family. So if you like pictures check out my facebook page and look at our holiday album. www.facebook.com/Author.DahliaRose
But remember friend me first :)

I'll be having a new website built in the coming weeks and thats exciting. There is so much going on that I do need to let my readers know where to find out about new works and releases.

In June my daughter Deanna will be graduating highschool. She'll be 18 in July and man I do feel old. *ahem only 34 here* but nonetheless. I look at her lately and see her as the cute baby girl that she once was. She has grown up so quickly. Luckily I was there for all the great moments in her life as the years went by. *sigh* Mommas baby girl is going to soon leave for college.

There'll be Book signings, release parties, conventions and so much more for 2010 so let the fun begin!!

Well I'll leave this as To-Be- Continued....

I'll try and I promise to really try and keep my blog updated. Toodles for now luvvies
Dahlia Rose

Pictures from Con Carolina

2009-06-02T10:29:00.000-07:00

This past weekend was the 2009 Con Carolinas and my very first public event since I had the baby. Of course it came around about 10 days after Brenin was born, but luckily I had everything prepared before that time. My partner and crime Dorian Wallace took point and helped me out tremendously. Especially since this was her first convention and I threw her into the deep end. She handled it all!

But as usual Con Carolinas was amazing and I was actually surprised how much I missed working and promoting my books. It was also the first time I promoted and debuted Sugar and Spice Press, my publishing company and some of my authors showed up and promoted thier hearts out for their books. I was very proud of them. Sugar and Spice is working hard to become one of the premier publishing companies. And I am of course back to working full time on my own wrting project and for Amira Press as author Liaison. I am loving it and missed it all very much :)

So enjoy a few photos and of course to see them all go to my facebook or myspace to check them all out. Leave a comment or two and of course you know I'll respond.

Hugs and Cheesecake
Dahlia

Brenins ready for his First Convention

He was the youngest Con Carolina participant ever!

Dahlia Ready for her fist day back :)

Dahlia and a storm trooper.

Every Year we take a picture together and his costumes always change

My newest release in print (The Song Of Calypso)

Plus our sponsor Hippe Chips from Rock 'N" Roll Gourment

Dahlia Rose and Sabrina Luna

My new kick ass Friend Emily!!

Dahlia and Dorian Representin' Sugar and Spice Press

Marcia Collette and Dahlia..I just had my baby and she is still waiting for hers.

Good luck Marcia and see you again soon!

Me h olding my newest released book!

More Brenin Pictures...5 days old and cutealicious :)

2009-05-24T10:31:00.000-07:00

I'll let the pictures speak for themselves..But this is my cutealicious little man! I am a proud momma and Robert is one doting dad. Enjoy my new llittle guy!
Hugs, Love and Cheesecake!
Dahlia

2009-05-21T13:34:00.000-07:00

Hi to all!

I promised you pictures of our new bundle of joy and here they are. Robert and I are thrilled to announce the birth of our son "Brenin Robert James Pearson". He was born on Tuesday May 19th 2009. His weight was 7 lbs 2 oz and 20 inches long.

Both of us are fine and throughout everything we came through amazing! Dad of course is one proud poppa and we are certainly glad to be home. Now these are just a few of the pictures. Dad went a little nut with the camera. LOL. As usual you can see the rest of them on my facebook or myspace.

From my family we thank for all the well wishes and the awesome emails everyone has been sending.

Hugs and cheesecake!
Dahlia

Baby in his car seat.

Dad holding baby.

Little man sleeping on Dad's lap

Brenin and Daddy

His eyes are open.

Oops tongue hanging out

Just after he born

First Reviews of Dahlia's New Paranormal IR "The Song of Calypso"

2009-04-27T11:20:00.000-07:00

The first reviews are in and The Song of Calypso has made an impression on the reviewers!!
This new Paranormal takes you on a journey from page one and never lets you go!!

Paranormal Romance Reviewer Nancy says.....

"Calypso is not a Goddess to be taken lightly" I truly enjoyed the descriptions of Barbados -- they made an ugly March day into something a lot better! The interplay between Samuel and Eve was definitely worth the reading and overall, it was just dandy!

Read the full review here!!
http://www.paranormalromance.org/reviews/review.php?id=31186

Mochas Erotic Review gives The Song of Calypso "One Moist Kitty" and says...
"The Song of Calypso is a rainbow of folk lore, myth, and paranormal of the Caribbean. Dahlia Rose's blend of paranormal with a Caribbean flavor was very well done. This story takes you from Brooklyn to the exotic shores of Barbados on a tail spin ride."

Read full review here!!
http://www.mochaseroticreview.com/IR_Interracial_Erotic_Book_Ebook_New_reviews.htm

So come see why The Song of Calyspo is so Hott!!
You can find the e-book at www.sugarandspicepress,net
Or buy the paperback at amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/Song-Calypso-Dahlia-Rose/dp/1442119446/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1240855096&sr=1-1

You can also find her new erotic short at Sugar and Spice Press. "Slick" will leave you breathless and wanting more!

Don't forget to visit Dahlia on her website, myspace or even facebook. See what's she up to now or find some of her past releases. Send her a message she loves hearing from her readers :)

Dahlia's Baby Shower

2009-03-21T21:56:00.001-07:00

Today was our baby shower for the little man coming in a few weeks. We had great family and friends come over to celebrate with us. And as I promised I come bearing Pictures!! LOL...

We have only a few up here, to see them all you know as long as you are my buddy list on either myspace or facebook you can see the entire albums.

My sister Janelle god bless her went a little crazy with the pictures while Robert went nuts with the video camera. The video is way to long to upload...:)

I hope you enjoy the pictures and I thank you for all the email well wishes that you have sent our way.

From myself, Rob and our families to you. We thank you all. Have a piece of cyber cake on us :)

Our cake

You see the cake spoiled my surpise so I'll have to tell you his full name... His name will be
"Brenin Robert James Pearson". We think he will grow into nicely :)

Dahlia and Dorian

Sabrina and her fantabulous hugs!

Some of our guests

Everyone enjoying themselves!

My sister and I (She co-ordinated the baby shower)

Myself and Momma Pearson

Amber and I

Dad and Mom (The big bump is Brenin..LOL)

Love you guys!!

Dahlia

Dahlia Updates....Spring time Addition..

2009-02-16T11:02:00.000-08:00

Hey Guys and Dollz!

I have been MIA...again..LOL..but for good reasons. My docs have put me on bed rest which could be fun if it was not to darn boring. From the perspective of a woman who is accustomed to moving and shaking...The sitting still is just sucky. :(..But its necessary so I have patience.

Well whats been going on in my world.....Hmmmm *Dahlia tapping Chin*

I have three mansucripts to go before I take my hiatus. I finally finished "The Song of Calypso" and it has gone to the editors. I have Love's Eternal Bite, Touching Evil and Flights of Fancy to go before I go on vacation.

I have been working on writing for three years straight so I am taking a few months off from events and booksignings until the fall. This is time I am going to spend with the new baby and just relax with my kids and Robert. I am looking forward to it. I even have some aweome reps and a publicist taking care of my promotions and stuff until I am ready to work again.

Oh speaking of which I didn't tell you guys the news... Its a boy!! Yes we are thrilled to be having a little man on the way and he is already showing an in utero personality. Those little boy parts were there for all to see...I think he might be an exhibitionisit...*Grin*. The doctors crack me up when they are getting his heart beat and ultrasound. He does not like being messed with so he hides. LOL. They pester him until its like he says *fine go ahead and them let me be* But he loves music when we put the earphones to my tummy and Rob has been playing him scottish bagpipe music. We might have the next braveheart on our hands. His name? Well we have one and I shall keep it a secret until I post his first pictures here after he arrives.

My sister is come to visit in March and has planned a baby shower. She loves games so the guest are sure to have fun...Yes Pictures will be involved..:)
I have to say a public congratulations to her as well because she just got married on Valentines day! That's my girl, she is not only my sister but my bestfriend and I know she will be a wonderful wife and I wish her all the blessing in the world!!

Valentines Day was great for me as well, I might not have been able to do much but as usual me and Robert made it count, with a romantic dinner, flowers,and a great gift. What can I say they broke the mold when they made my charmer of a fiancee.

I want to thank all the authors and my readers who have been sending me items for our little one to be. Ana for the great logo onesie that says "All my aunties are Amira Press Authors." That was too cute for words. And for the awesome blankets. Jamie for the great baby items. Dorian my home girl for the baby pillow and goodies. Tiffany my soul sista for the spectacular quilt her mom made. And everyone else I have missed. You didn't have to do it but you guys I love you for it all :)...I am glad I have not just found readers for my books and authors as aquaintences but friends as well. "My humble thanks*

Now don't think because I am on hiatus until the fall that no books will be coming. Far from it, thats why I am working on now these four will be released through the spring and summer. I hope you will let me know what you think of them when they do debut. I'll be putting up a litst of events in September and until then make sure you keep in touch. Email me as usual with all the juicy tidbits going on in your world.

Hugs and Cheesecake!! Bon Voyage!
Dahlia

New Year Eve 2008!

2009-01-01T09:20:00.000-08:00

New Years Eve is celebrated in so many different ways around the United States and the world. So this year we clebrated in Charlotte our hometown. Even though I am a transplant from well...A bunch of places. I thought it was awesome how Charlotte founders came together and created Charlotte First Night. The First night of the year in Charlotte. Each year we try to do something a bit different to ring in the new year. Last year we partied in a club until the clock hit midnight and drank champange. This year we hung out in the middle of a crowd waiting for the proverbial ball to drop and drank coffe to keep warm. It was a big difference let me tell you :)

Did I mention it was cold as.... well..I won't use the analogy here that I would like to..But is was cold...LOL

I am posting a few pics for everyone to see and I hope you guys like them

Happy New Year from Dahlia and her Clan here in Charlotte..is it Spring time yet??

The Ice Sculptures doing there thing. It was cold enough.

I think the fountain begin to freeze

African dancer doing their Traditional dance to Welcome New friends and The New Year!

Live Satues.They moved so slowly you almost thought they were sculpted.

People getting ready to welcome the New Year!

Thank God we were right up front...The crowd kept out the cold.

Mr. Old Year Spaceman

Captain Rainbow Heralding in The New Year...Don't ask..LOL

Happy New Year From Charlotte!!

2008-12-25T13:12:00.000-08:00

Ahhh the holidays are with us once more. Time to spend with loved ones, friends and family has never been sweeter. This holiday has been a busy one for me and my clan. One weekend was a Christmas party and right after, Christmas. The time we spent wrapping gifts was decimated in under a minute. I think it is a new record for my brood. Deanna my oldest decided she was to grown to sit under the tree. I was kinda of disappointed at that this year. But what can I do. Even though I'd love to keep her my baby forever. I see her blossoming into a beautiful young woman. She has her own identity and is straight on her path. So that in itself is a blessing but I can't help but be nostalgic for the little girl with barney pajamas who woke me at five am on Chrstmas morning.

All in all it has been a good holiday but.... Whew..I am tired. this year has been a busy one and I am looking forward to relaxing a bit and getting back to my writing.

I am sure 2009 will bring all of us more suprises and blessings that we can imagine. For us it will be a new arrival of a little one in the spring And what ever comes to you and the path you take in life. I hope it helps you and your family prosper in all ways.

Here are a few pictures like I promised. Of both Christmas day and The Christmas party from last week. I couldn't post them all, you'll have to find them on my myspace website. :)

Enjoy and Blessed Be
Dahlia

Christmas Tree 2008

The Clan hunting for presents.

G'kar and his haul :)

Lily and her usual Girlie stuff. Kiki the Kooala Bear in her arms

Kaine and his gifts.

This is the Christmas party now..LOL..We had an awesome time with great friends who came by to celebrate with us. I cooked up a storm and a half. My dad gave Robert his rum punch recipe which he duplicated to a tee. Everyone said it tasted great. I guess he is on his way to becoming a Bajan man..LOL

I was exhasuted after all that cooking. So I spent most of my time in the comfy recliner resting my back. I was the picture taker for the evening. :)

Kay and my preggo self. I know I am getting rounder everday....

Everyone keeps telling me I am beautiful and I glow..I just see round.

By summer I'll be back to my usual sexy self. *Grin*

My two Soul Sistas Tiffay and Kay

Robert and Chelbies Hubby Ash

Robert and his Bestfriend Curtis

Tiff grabbing some yummies

Chelbie showing her tummy!

Big daddy getting some Chrstmas music on the speakers.

Jen and Sabrina with Jen's hubby in the background

And The Winners Are!!.......

2008-12-20T07:32:00.000-08:00

Hi guyz and dollz!

Well I couldn't pick only one winner for a free copy of my book. So I picked three!! LOL

Tameka, Deidre and Tabitha are the winners of a free copy of Melting A frozen Heart! Enjoy the book guys its already in your email. :) Congrats and let me know what you think of it!

Now I am off to begin cooking and decorating for our Christmas party tonight! I'll post pictures tomorrow :)

Hugs and Cheesecake every one!
Merry Christmas!
Dahlia

Memories of Christmas in Barbados & A Chance To Win An E-book!!

2008-12-17T10:24:00.000-08:00

This time of year always brings me memories of home. The smells of Barbados at Christmas is something you cannot forget no matter how long you have been away. If I close my eyes long enough I can still taste the bite of the sea salt in the air and feel the energy of the island.

My mother and father always seem to get gifts into the house even though we kept watch closesly..LOL..The sugar canes rustled with the a cool breeze in the day time. While at night every start seemed to be even bigger and brighter when we laid out on the lawn. The sea was always calm and while we played in the surf we would talk about what we think our gifts would be for christmas.

With mom cooking all our favorite dishes in the kitchen on Christmas Eve. My dad showing up with cases and cases of drinks for us, family and friends that would be coming by. We were all filled with excitement. I long to relive those days again. By next year or maybe 2010 I plan to be on a beach in Barbados with my family. Me with my laptop blooging that I am home for the holidays. Rob on the verandah sipping some kind of drink concotion with my brothers. While we watch the kids play in the surf like I used to...I plan to recreate my Christmas experience for them in every possible way. Until then I will tell them my memeories and see thier wide eyes fascination about everything I remember about being home for the holidays.

I have complied a little picture tribute to show everyone my isalnd, my home at Christmas.

Snow on the mountain. This plant gives off a wonderful exotic smell and its leaves only turn white in December for Christmas. This was our version of snow. Only it smelled better

Christmas candlle. Like the snow ont he mountain this plant only flowered and gave us this beautiful bouquet at Chrstmas time.

The lightsof the Bay in Bridgetown while we all dance and partied to celebrate. Of course when you are older you would be a little drunk..The nights are never that cold on an island.

Even the parliment building where our laws are governed show the Christmas Spirit with brightly colored lights.

We deck out our homes as well with lights to inivte one and all to come and see.

I hope you enjoyed my blog and my pictures. And hopefuly one day I will see you on a beach next to me enjoying my home at the holidays. As Bajans would say..."Just give me shout!" And we'll enjoy some rum punch and some tuck band music to a Caribbean Christmas beat!

Don't leave yet!! You can win a copy of my newest holiday release Melting A Frozen Heart! It has made record sales in the first few days of release and now I am giving you a free copy. Just leave me a comment and I'll enter you in a drawing for a copy of the book!

From the Dahlia Rose Clan to you and your family. We wish you peace, love and blessings for this holiday. may 2009 bring you prosperity and so much more.
Hugs and Cheesecake!
Dahlia

Melting A Frozen Heart Released Today! Here is an excerpt!

2008-12-12T07:54:00.000-08:00

Hi and Happy Holidays to all!

My latest book release Melting A Frozen Heart happened today. So I wanted to share a small teaser Excerpt for you to read! Enjoy! Smooches.

Excerpt
To Buy a Copy (www.amirapress.com)

Jack blinked slowly as he surfaced into consciousness. He tried to focus on one thought in his head that felt like it was filled with feathers. Christmas, cold, soup and green stuff Lucy made me drink. It was all coming back to him now. By the gods he never should have taken it. How would mortal medicine affect his abilities to control the winter? His nose felt like someone had stuffed it full of cotton balls. The pressure behind his eyes was like a steel vice. He had never been sick a day in his life. Not even as a child. Now at the age of two thousand and some change he had a cold.

Jack felt something shift beside him and heard a gentle snore. He looked over to see Lucy asleep still in her clothes on his bed. He vaguely remembered how he woke up in a frenzy, and she had soothed him and got him lie back. He thought it was all a dream as he faded in and out of sleep throughout the night. Her cool touch and gentle voice was there each time, coaxing him to relax and to rest. She had stayed with him through the night. The knowledge of this kind gesture from Lucy made something flutter in his chest. The sensation was not something he was familiar with, and it felt almost like pain as he tried to push it away.

Her features were relaxed in sleep, and her full lips slightly parted. She always looked like she was wearing some kind of pink lip gloss, but Jack knew she kept her make up to a minimum. This was natural Lucy, with pink luscious delectable lips which were meant to be kissed. Whoa! Jack wondered when his thoughts shifted toward Lucy in that kind of way. It had to be the cold, he tried to explain to himself. But yet he couldn’t help his fingers as they trailed across the smooth skin of Lucy’s cheek, and the pad of his thumb caressed her full bottom lip.

Her eyelids fluttered, and she opened her soft chocolate brown eyes to stare at him. She didn’t even question why his hands were cupping her face or why his thumb still trailed along her soft lips. Instead her lips parted just a little bit more, and her tongue touched the tip of his finger. Jack couldn’t resist the tempting offer.

He slid his hand behind her neck, and he settled his lips on hers. By the gods, Jack felt his temperature rise with the first taste of Lucy’s mouth. She was so receptive already her soft purr was fueling the fire of his desire. Her tongue touched his tentatively as if she didn’t know if it was what she should do. Jack told her it was exactly what he wanted what he needed by letting his tongue mate and duel with hers. Kissing her was unlike anything he had ever experienced. She kissed with naiveté. Her expressiveness at every sensation sent shards of pleasure to his core. This was what a kiss was supposed to feel like. This was what kissing Lucy felt like. Lucy.

The recognition of what he was doing filtered into his brain. She was his assistant, his right hand man. Jack pulled away, and Lucy opened heavy lidded eyes. The sensual curl of heat in her gaze made him want to go back and sample her some more. But she wasn’t some girl he could just play with then buy a few thousand dollars worth of useless goods to reciprocate in replace of actual affection. It sounded cruel he knew, but each woman that he ever got involved with knew exactly where he stood in the relationship and what they would be getting out of it. But this was his sweet Lucy who ran his life like a smooth running steam engine. He couldn’t afford to lose her for a few hours of pleasure. If he slept with her, it would ruin everything. She deserved better than what he could give.

The uncomfortable silence between them seemed to go on forever. He watched the silent acknowledgment of what they had done register on her face. Lucy sat up suddenly and was out of the bed in a flash. Jack was disappointed to see the look or surprised hurt on her face before she masked it with business-like detachment.

“How do you feel this morning?” Lucy asked. Before he could answer, she continued in a rush. “You had a pretty restless night, and I fell asleep here. Um, I’m sorry for that. I should go make you breakfast. I’ll change in the other bedroom. I still have some clothes here from when we had the dinner part and stuff.” She took a long deep breath. “I’ll be out front when you’re ready to . . . eat.”

Lucy was out of the room in a flurry. She opened the door and grabbed her shoes with an apologetic smile before the door closed again.

The door opened once more, and she popped her head inside. “I forgot to mention the roof collapsed last night on a family because of the snow. They are at the Red Cross, and I was thinking we could . . . well you could help them out for Christmas. Think about it okay?”

Jack cursed under his breath and flopped back against the rumpled sheets of his bed. He felt guilty about everything, about kissing Lucy, the snow and now a homeless family because of him. There would be a lot more if he didn’t get control of his powers soon.

Outside his sky light view, he could see the clouds sending snowflake after snowflake raining down on the city. The only reason that they did not stick to the gall of his roof was because of the heat sensors he had built in to always keep them clear of ice building up on them. He tried once more unsuccessfully to reign in the snow which seemed to increase instead of clearing up. He would have to contact his mother sometime soon to let her know what was going on. She might know what to do. Plus it was better to speak to her than to his father, Odin.

He got up from the bed and made his way to the bathroom, hoping a hot shower would alleviate some of the symptoms plaguing him. He came out of the steamed up room fifteen minutes later feeling only a tiny bit better. Nothing prepared him for the scene that greeted him when he walked into his living room.

Lucy had turned his penthouse into a candy cane Christmas nightmare. Light glittered at him, and the tree in the corner screamed holiday cheer. Jack could hear his teeth grinding together in his head. It wouldn’t be fair to take all the things she carefully put up and throw them out would it? After all she did give up her holiday to come take care of him. He would have to grin and bear it until he got better. Right now holiday decorations were the least of his worries.

He went to the kitchen to grab some juice and stepped on a mat in front of the refrigerator that promptly began to sing Deck the Halls. Jack groaned and let his forehead lean against the cool stainless steal of his fridge.

“I’m in hell,” he muttered. “Pure Christmas hell.”

Holiday Warm and Fuzzies :)

2008-12-06T08:47:00.000-08:00

How was everyone's Thanks giving? its time to gear up for the Christmas season. "Presentsssssss *drool*..LOL

If you saw the pictures in my photo albums, my holiday was hetic but so much fun. I have not been home to NY in three years so catching up with everyone and trying to do everything was a marathon. But I would'nt change thing. The best part was I got to see my dad. Between my not being home and his constant work schedule I have not seen him in the three years I have been gone. My mom always came to visit but he was so busy he could not come with her. Phone calls are our thing.

We got into New York about 1 am and he stayed up and waited for us to arrive. The bestest thing was as soon as I walked through the door he pulled me into one of those big bear hugs I misssed so much. I have never been hugged so tight and let me tell you I hugged right back..LOL. From there the holiday only got better and better. For that I was blessed.

So now I am back home and back to a hectic work schedule. I have to focus on wrting because the morning sickness I had cut into my wrting considerably. There were days I could not even get out of bed except to run to the bathroom. But that is all over (knock on wood..LOL) and I back to my keyboard. I take off early to rest but other than that I am more focused than ever! I gave up everything to focus on becoming an author. So I can't fail at this because it is not only me I have to worry about. It is my kids who gave me the green light to go for it. My goal is not only succeed but to show them dreams can come true no matter what age you are. There is no fall back on Plan B in this for me, so I wil work my fingers to the nubs....

Thats some deep thoughts huh?..ok back to me being somewhat insane..LOL

The holiday season I have no signings planned. There is way to much going on. visiting family and I am hosting a Christmas party! Yayyyy fun! But from January 2009 I will be back on the road hanging out with the readers and no if you rub my tummy a genie won't jump out but a baby might kick you..LOL.

Look out for my new Year signing schedule in 2009!

My newest release The Darkest joy has been doing very well and making rave reviews. I felt so thriled because this was a different style of writing for me and I am glad it was well liked. Maelting A Frozen Heart will be released On Friday December 12th so By all mean pick a copy of this holiday treat and see what Jack Frost is up to :) Touching Evil and The Song of Calypso are the novels you should look out for in 2009. YES! they are almost done!

To all of my blogger readers, friends and partners in crime..heh heh heh. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a safe, blessed and prosperous New Year. "Dahlia doing the Spock fingers" :)

Smooches
D

Thanksgiving 2008!

2008-12-02T10:56:00.000-08:00

Hey Guyz and Dollz of the blogger world!

I hope each and everyone of you had an awesome Thanksgiving holiday and you are gearing up for an exciting Christmas! We had a blast in Ny for the week we were there. And here are a few pictures for you like I promised. To see the entire album though you'll have to vist my space and see my photos. They were way to many to put here. It seems someone always had the camera and a picture was being taken. LOL

The only down side was my mom was really sick for the holiday. So no pictures of her unfortunately. But we made sure to take care of her and even though she was in bed she enjoyed us being there.

Enjoy and come back and vist me very soon! You never know what you might read or see.

Oh by the way! Don't forget my new Holiday romance "Melting a Frozen Heart" is debuting next week! Check it out my lovlies. :)

Hugs and Cheesecake!
Dahlia

Robert Enjoying his desert of pumkin pie.

Relaxing after dinner. The music was loud..trust me :)

Me and My sister in Time Square Resturant!

My babies.. well in my world they will always be babies. LOl

The men of my family... Thomas, Robert and Carlos

My dad cooking up a storm :) He is the bomb in the kitchen!

My sister,our daughters and my dad :)

Dahlia & Robert in Time Square..awesome background!

The entire view from on top of the red steps :)

Carlos and Robert enjoying drinks in Time Square

The three sisters... we always have each others back

THe Reviews are still coming in For The Collettes "Luna"

2008-11-17T11:24:00.000-08:00

Hey guyz and Dollz!

Even though a few months have past the reviews are still coming in for the second book in the The Collettes Trilogy!

Love Romance and More give Luna's Story four hearts and says!........

The first piece of the fabled amulet has been found and it is now Luna Collette's turn to find her mate and find the second piece all the while trying to stay alive in the process as the sister's enemies grows bolder by the minute. Luna is chafing at the bit to go after her piece of the puzzle but when she meets her match in Georgina "George" Matthews, she finally finds a love worth fighting for even as the evil master racing after the amulet comes after her family with a vengeance!

THE COLLETTE'S: LUNA is the next piece of the three sister's puzzle and it is one wild ride from start to finish. It picks up a few months after Sola's story and Ms. Rose doesn't let up on the action. The characters are well rounded and this time we see Luna in the spotlight as she finds her mate in Georgina Matthews, a woman bent on revenge for the death of her father. When these two meet, sparks fly and passion surges. Ms. Rose definitely delivers some hot sexual tension between these two characters that fairly ignite the pages each time they clash.With the action pounding, the sexual chemistry kicking up a notch and a race against the clock to find the next piece of a puzzle, Ms. Rose delivers a pulse pounding ride as The Collette Sisters find a searing betrayal amid the love two of the sisters have found. As flames explode around them, they realize that time is just about out for them.

THE COLLETTE'S: LUNA is a fast paced ride that literally leaves you breathless and aching for the final piece of the puzzle to be read. Ms. Rose does a great job delving into the hearts of the sisters and their mates as well as the secondary characters they interact with as well. It is a fun filled romp that will keep you guessing right up to the ending that is so left field, you never would have guessed it. This reviewer is definitely looking forward to the next in the series and sees what happens next for the sisters and the vampire/human worlds. Get ready for a series that will keep you guessing that has multidimensional characters that fairly leap off the pages and a mystery that hums with twists and turns amid the pages.

http://loveromancesandmore.blogspot.com/2008/11/collettes-luna-book-2-by-dahlia-rose.html

Grab your copy of all three books in the trilogy in print from amazon.com or phaze.com
Smooches
Dahlia

More Dahlia Updates...In her personal life and beyond!

2008-11-09T06:54:00.000-08:00

So how is everyone this fine Sunday morning? Charlotte is bursting open with fall colors and it is not as cold as some would think...LOL..Me I think I'd like it a bit colder so at least we could light the fireplace.

Well my world has finally started to become a little more even. The morning sickness is beginning to taper off. But not all the way. This baby does not seem to like grapes..or anything I Like for that matter...LOL..The only thing that I can drink so far is ginger tea and lemondae. Oh and strawberry ice cream is awesome at night before bed :)

I felt better than I have in a the last few weeks so I was able to take advantage of my birthday gifts..finally. My birthday was October 29th and yes I was sick that day. Poor Robert..he had so much things planned but because I had morning sickness 24 hours a day we couldn't even go out. But this weekend was an awesome weekend and we finally got to clelebrate. I got a tons of gift cards from friends and family. Of course they were all mostly to bookstores (they all know me so well). Robert made sure he outdid them all. A wonderful romantic dinner at our favorite resturant where we celebrate all special occasions. A shoppng trip since I really needed to buy some maternity clothes. I am getting a round tummy already and nothing fits. Of course gift cards to my favorite bookstores and the best part of my birthday gifts from him.. A trip to the day spa for mommies to be. I cannot wait to go. We all know muscles stretch and your body has to work harder whenyou are expecting a baby so to have a massage and to be pampered for a few hours will be a welcome treat. They'll have to put me in a char when they are through with me (laugh).

Guess where we'll be for Thanksgiving? Yes! New York City with my family and Friends. Oh my mom and dad are so excited to be having us there. As usual they have gone completely overbaord. But what fun to have a week in NY just enjoying the sights and sounds and yes the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade..LIVE!! Big daddy gets to see New York not the touristy way but the right way...The way it should be seen like if you lived there all your life. There is nothing like NY for Thanksgiving and we plan to have so much fun... Don't worry there will be pictures when we get back.

We'll find out in January whether we are having a girl or boy. And I'm keepiong what we are hoping for under wraps. (laugh).

I am still working hard. My newest novel "Touching Evil" will be done very soon and then I move on to my next working in progress "Hot Lips and Cherry Lollipops.". Both have been contracted even though they are not done. How cool is that. I like seeing my books out there and I like that the readers like to read my work. I can never stress enough that without the readers I would have no career. So to all of them my humble thanks and great blessings I send your way.

I have a to be completed list that is a mile long and has to get done by at least April next year for at least five publishers. Everyday is at least a 16 hour work day for me from the time I wake up until I go to bed. Between my own writing, plus my work for other publishers, promoting and events where I am scheduled to be..I am swamped. But loving everyminute of it. I am doing it all now because when the baby comes (In late may) I will be taking a two month hiatus from any public events and working online promotions only. That way the new little one wil have me all to his/ herself and can be doted on by mom and dad.

To anyone who thinks that being an author is an easy job...it is not..LOL.. writing the book is only half the job. After that the real work begins with editing and getting that book to the readers. I love my job and would not have it any other way.

So my world has become yours again for a little bit. Thanks for letting me share..Comment away you guys know I love hearing from you and have a safe and Happy Holiday. Remember it is a holiday so another piece of pie will not hurt..Those calories do not count :)

Hugs and Cheesecake!
Dahlia

First Look Melting A Frozen Heart! (Coming in December!)

2008-11-07T07:46:00.001-08:00

The holidays are coming, The Holidays are coming!

And I' m dancing in Glee!

Why because my mew book Melting A frozen heart will be released in December!

Take a look at the new awesome cover and read the blurb..I hope you like it!

Smooches
Dahlia

Blurb...
Jack Forsythe hates Christmas. He hates the holiday and the cheer it brings. No one knows the true him and he intends to keep it that way. Walking through New York City, he feels a cold coming on and that is not good. Why? Because he is actually Jack Frost who controls the element of winter and if he is sick his magic is on the fritz. He can't even get home to the North Pole to recuperate and for his mother's soup. There is only one person to call, the only other person who will take care of him… Lucy Pierre.

Lucy is Jack's personal assistant and has been in love with him for what seems like forever. When they have to spend the holidays in close quarters sparks fly between her and her boss with the ice blue stare. Will Lucy be able to melt Jack's frozen heart or will her love be left shattered in the snow?

The Darkest Joy Debuts Today!!

2008-10-24T07:55:00.000-07:00

Where can you find a fallen angel who searches for peace?
Why at Amira Press of course!!
New From I/R Author Dahlia Rose
The Darkest Joy
(www.amiraPress.com)

For a crime committed in the halls of heaven, he fell from grace and became one of the fallen. Now he serves his punishment in the pits of the underworld as the collector of the devil's debts. For Caim, a thousand years in the servitude of demons is more than he can bear. Now he has a chance to be free and to find peace. He has found what he seeks most in the eyes and arms of Bliss Tadeo, a phlebotomist in a small town called Merry, North Carolina. She has soothed the beast within him and given him a chance for redemption. If they can both survive his ultimate escape from hell…

Caribbean Ghost Stories From The Files of Dahlia Rose

2008-10-23T11:27:00.000-07:00

Caribbean Ghost Stories From The Files of Dahlia Rose
So a few months back, I did a guest blog spot where I wrote about Caribbean Ghost stories. Most of you know I am from the island of Barbados and moved around alot before settling in North Carolina. But I always missed my home and even though I haven't visited in awhile..It holds a special place in my heart. We are planning to take an extended trip there for a year or two. So my kids can reconnect with the place where mom was born and see how simple and fun it was to grow up there. Plus it gives Robert a chance to live on an island and fish, and relax. There is nothing better let me tell you that :) Yes I even know how to surf, scuba and free dive...Thought I probably wouldn't do it now..LOL

But anyway, back to the ghost stories. Halloween is such a great time. My birthday is next week and anyone can tell you I love this HOLIDAY!! The house is decorated and our costumes are all ready for the Halloween parties and trick or treating :) needless to say I plan to have fun fun fun!!

From every part of the world they are stories that mystify us as children. We can sit, listen with wide eyes even as we grow into adult hood and still be captivated. Ghosts, spectral visions, voodoo, demons, all terrified us but yet we wanted to hear more. Well I'm from the island in the Caribbean Sea and I will give you a private tour into the ghost stories of our island. Things that seem unbelievable but have been seen by me and many of the islanders. From a race of tiny evil demons meant to terrorize, to a spirit who cannot rest. I will tell you all. Plus my favorite story of the island that has taken a special place in one of my upcoming books :) Join me in a journey to the parts of the island no one ever gets to see. If you dare!..

Demons Collecting Debts?

On an island ever resource is used to help make money. Some people are better off than others and for that reason "coolie men" came to be formed. The rich and the middle class could afford to go into town and buy what they needed. While the poor had to find other means to take care of their household and family. Coolie men were men who drove cars; they were able to ship their wares from overseas. From clothes to towels, shoes to pots and pans they had it all and they sold it out of the back of their cars. But for people who couldn't afford it they had a weekly payment plan. You could get what you need and pay small installments until the debt was gone. Call it an older version of a credit card payment except you didn't get bad credit if you didn't pay. You got something much worse. Demons
If you bought from them you dared not pay your debt because every one knew that the Coolie men dealt in the black arts. And those who did paid with terror and fright for the entire family. You would know if someone in your neighborhood didn't cover their debits. A group of men dressed in black would come to where the street begins that leads to where you live. There they would perform a ritual and etch symbols into the ground. No one dared stop them, but everyone one knew what was to come. From the time the sun set and the streets got dark. The sugar canes would seem to go silent from the wind passing through them. Nothing could be heard everything was deathly quiet. Mothers would give their children a night snack quickly and as you sat you could see the fear in her eyes and she worried the hem of her apron. Everyone would go to bed early and wait for the sounds to start.
Chains rattling, the sounds of howls like devil dogs that sent chills down you body. Sisters would huddle together in bed and say prayers that nothing could get inside the house. Brothers even though they pretended to be brave would not hesitate to let a younger sibling climb into bed just to be secure. You could hear your mother and father in their room whispering in hushed urgent tones and even their voices were scared. The wiring to the lights would burn out and the smell of burnt wire would fill the house even though the lights still blinked an eerie red. This was just as the demons passed by, Imagine what the family who incurred the debt had to go through. Houses were built close together and you would know soon enough. Scream of terror would fill the night air, and voices begging for mercy or help would be heard. But no one dared step outside to aide them they were on their own until morning. The sun would rise and the day would start again. Children would get ready for school and head out walking past the ones who had demons befall them. Outside the coolie men would be standing on the steps and money would be exchanging hands. The next night everyone would breathe a sign of relief because the neighborhood was safe once more. Children could go outside and chase fireflies whole parents sat on steps and talk to their friends and neighbors. No one would speak of the night before where terror kept them frozen in their beds.

Murder+ Cover Up= Restless Spirits

The morning was broken by a horror that no one could ever imagine. It couldn't possibly be happening here! These things only happen overseas. Overseas is what islander usually called America or the UK. But it was happening and it left the entire island frozen in fear. A girl dead in the cane fields killed on her way to work. She had left early in the morning when the sun was on its way to brighten the sky. On her way pass the rows and rows of fields that held the islands biggest resource she was attacked. Brutalized in the worst possible way by more than one man then her throat was cut. They left her for dead but she was not. Bleeding profusely she tired to crawl out from the middle of the tall stalks of sugar canes hoping a passing car could give her help. But her attackers came back and finished the job.
They found her because some one passing saw the blood trail she left from the road. They once sleepy neighbor hood was now filled with constables and news reporters from the local television station. The police knew who it was who did the deed but because they had no evidence they could do nothing. One of the men was a man of stature in the community and that alone held him unaccountable. So this poor girl was buried without justice or so everyone thought. A mother's grief fueled by anger, hate and loss is a powerful thing. While she cried over her daughter's body she whispered words that would cause a stir for years to come. Words that kept her daughter's soul from resting in peace.
The first time her ghost walked out from the cane fields the man that saw her ran all the way home screaming her name in terror. She comes out from between the fields and stands there still dressed in the clothes she died in, her throat cut and blood soaked. When the lights of an oncoming car hit hers, she darts back into the tall sugar canes while the driver tires to regain control of his vehicle and his racing heart. If you see her in person she reached out in a plea for help. I saw her once when I was growing up and the sight has been etched in my memory forever. A group of friends and I decided to walk to the beach late one night. The water is warm and to sit there and watch the cruise boats circle and listen to the music was something to be enjoyed. We left home not expecting to see anything except the pristine white beaches under a full moon. We never got to the beach. As we passed the beginning of the fields I saw a flash of white and my heart lurched. Laughing it off as rabbits playing we continued on, until we were frozen in out steps. She stepped out fro the place she died and stood in the middle of the road staring at us. Eyes wide and scared she looked around as if trapped in the same nightmare. Her eyes fell on us again and she held out her hands to us in a silent entreaty for help. We stood and watched in fascination or was it horror as she stepped towards us? I can honestly say I wanted to see what would happen next. Would her touch be cold? Would I be able to see her death through her eyes or would she pass though me and I would feel her presence as if it was mine. Her neck was the most horrific as she stepped closer with arms outstretched begging for help we could see her wound. The gash was harsh and torn like of she was cut by an unsharpened piece of metal. The light of a car could be seen around the bend coming closer. When the lights hit her she darted back from us and dashed back into the cane fields' once more. By the time the car past we could still see her peeking out between the sugar canes. We ran then and as I ran I felt the fear take over my fascination and I picked up speed racing a head of my friends. We never went back down that road at night again. But the story does not end there.
After that four men died, all in strange circumstances. Before they all died they each spoke of a woman's ghost that would not let them rest. This included the man who had high standing the community. He was alone when he died, ashamed and left even by his family. The sugar canes fields were cut down and uprooted, they made way for new homes and neighborhoods. But they still say that she is still seen there. Instead of coming out of cane fields she darts between the houses, confused about where she is and stuck in the endless cycle. Even though her attackers are gone why does she still stay? Shouldn't vengeance be the thing that lets her cross over into peace? Or is it because her mother never retracted the words that kept her from the afterlife? Do those words keep her here in this world and unable to find rest?
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These were stories that were passed told to us as children growing up. The one I did sometimes I wonder if it was a hallucination. Did we all see what we saw because of the tales told to us? Or did we really see a ghost? I know they are things in this world that are unexplained. I think that is why my books tend to go towards the paranormal and unexplained. There is one more story that I have that will intrigue you but I shall hold on to it for a little longer. I won't spoil the secret but you can read bout it in my novel coming soon from Sugar and Spice Press. (www.sugarandspicepress.net). There the story of the pirate Samuel Lord will be revealed and it is twisted in with the story I have weaved around it. "The Song of Calypso" has more of the Caribbean between its pages.

Thank you for reading my blog. I hope I have left you with the urge to share your own paranormal tales.
Hugs and Cheesecake!
Dahlia

Great Advance Review For The Darkest Joy!

2008-10-14T09:56:00.000-07:00

Come see what the reviewers are saying about The Darkest Joy!

My upcoming release with Amira Press
October 24th 2008 (www.amirapress.com)

Just in time For Halloween!
A Fallen Angel who searches for redemption by finding love in the arms of a human woman.
And the demons of hell who will do anything to stop him!

Bitten By Books reviewer Virginias says....

Four Tombstones For The Darkest Joy!

Caim is a fallen angel who is being punished for a transgression in heaven. But the overall story is very intriguing. The idea that a fallen angel can avoid becoming a demon and being one of Lucifer’s minions made for an interesting book. There is a scene where Bliss has to explain how chicken tenders taste to the fallen angel. I liked the idea that Bliss would be able to help save him and her medical knowledge didn’t hurt to have either. The chemistry between Bliss and Caim is steamy and romantic. I think that Ms. Rose’s story has a lot of potential and if you enjoyed City of Angels, then you’ll definitely enjoy “The Darkest Joy”. I am curious to see if she has a sequel planned for this book to further the story. If you like Ms. Rose’s other work, you’ll enjoy this book. Check it out today.

To read the full review go to...
http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=1280

And pick your copy of The Darkest Joy when it is released on October 24th! And let me know what you think when you read this exciting new tale!
Hugs and Cheesecake

Touch of Evil By Dahlia Rose Unedited Xcerpt

2008-10-13T17:55:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys and Dollz
Touch of Evil is almost done and soon going off to the publishers. I wanted to give you a sneek Peak into the empathic world of Iris and the people with her who have been taksed with saving the world from..... Hell.
Enjoy :)

***
Collin and Neela came through the door and Iris braced herself for an onslaught of emotion. There was none, all she got off of them was calm and peace. It was a blessing compared to how Adam had barreled into the room and his emotion has barraged her. When they came in they had already begun to shield themselves. And she also prayed part of it was that she was getting stronger.
"Ms. Lady I should beat you!" Neela smiled with her hand on her hips. "Bow come here and give me a hug." Her smiled faltered a little. "Can you hug me without you…well you know?"
Iris stepped close to the woman she could call friend. "I can hug you Neela and even if it caused me pain I still would." She embraced the blond and closed her eyes when her embraced was returned. "I have missed you, you know."
Iris pulled away and met Collins stare and calm smile. "I'm getting stronger Collin so you better hug me too."
"I'm glad to see you Iris." Collin folded her in his arms. "Even though it is under these circumstances." As he held her he whispered a private message just for her ears. "I always knew that there was a higher purpose to your gift. You are our salvation and our blessing."
His words hit her heart like an arrow piercing into its depths. It made the situation more real than she ever thought possible. They were people whose lives depended on her, this entire country would live or die depending on her actions. They moved from the foyer to the living room, Irish sat in the overstuff chair near the window. The noise and siren from outside blared in and the low hum of emotions in her head had become louder since she was closer to the source. Adam eyes searched her face, before he went and closed the window. He walked back to the bed room and came back with a bottle of Tylenol and snagged a bottle of water from the kitchen.
Iris took the pills and water gratefully. Neela and Collins eyes were on hers as she swallowed four of the white capsules. "I'm controlling it but it is still a little much."
"Compared to how you were when I last saw you, I'd say it is a miracle you are out here sitting with us." Neela smiled with encouragement.
"We were listening to the radio as we came here. People are making a mass exodus out of ..:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />California and Las Vega it seems." Collin supplied the information. "Everything seemed to have started from there and is spreading outwards."
"Have you found out anything about the demon Acenath?" Iris asked.
"There were only a few vague references to her in the few texts I had. Stuff like daughter of maliciousness and whore of the defiler whom we all know is the demon Mephistopheles."
"No we didn't all know that." Neela sat back in her chair. "I am still trying to get my bearing on what the hell we saw happen at the shelter. The cops pick the guy up and he went like kitten! And that is after he kicked in a thick metal door and some kind of crap escaped his body!"
"That was an exorcism of sorts." Collin explained. 'I had to be quick about it because I don't know how long we could've held him. People possessed like that have super human strength."
"Possession? Iris asked. "But how would that be possible and to know directly where to go?"
"And how would the possessed person be able to get the information back to this demon chick?" Adam added.
"I don't know, all I can think of is that Acenath is using some of the tricks of hell to find you. Demons and evil are all connected some how." Collin explained.
"We can't do anything until we get more information about her and what she is capable of." Adam concluded.
"When I called the church Arch diocese, I could tell something was up." Collin wiped his hands across his face. 'They were all in an uproar and wanted to know what I had seen, but man they were holding on to some secrets like Fort Knox. They wouldn't tell me a damn thing except that to follow the signs and now would be a good time to rejoin the fold."
"Well shit, if the Catholic Church is in an uproar, we are basically screwed." Neela concluded. "The dreams were bad ass, I'm telling you the Acenath looks like a living dead doll and those look-a-likes she has with her. Can you say creepy?"
"I did find out about those two." Collin voice held no emotion. "They are some bad, very bad news."
"Who are they?" Iris leaned forward and rested her hands on her knees. Behind her perched on the arm of the over sized chair Adam rubbed her back comfortingly. Iris didn't think she would ever feel comfort again after what she was hearing. How could I have gone from the peace of an island to the middle of a war between good and evil in a matter of days?..:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
"Drake and Delilah, their creation was no less than pure evil incarnate. Their mother was a virgin who was stolen by a cult to be the vessel of evil. They used some serious black magic to summon Lucifer himself to plant his seed inside her. He possessed the cult leader who raped the poor girl over and over again." Irish watched a shudder passed through Collins body. Even though he was no longer a priest because of his faith what he knew made him make the sign off the cross on his body. "They held her captive, while the pregnancy gestated, the poor girl started craving bloody meat and flesh while she was pregnant. When those two were born it, she died. Their eyes are like the pits of the damned, they kill, they are cannibals and it took an army of priest to kill them. Then they were buried on holy ground. It took some serious power for Acenath to raise them."
"My god so those two are like the twin version of the anti Christ?" Iris breathed out in horror.
"No, no!" Collin answered hastily. "That is the end of the world as we know it. They are always some demon who thinks they can jump off Armageddon and win the favor of Lucifer. No one knows that he had many children all demons, Drake and Delilah are just two of thousands that were created. Acenath is using them to try to wage her own little war.
'But why, what could she have against the world so much that she has to try to destroy it!"
"I'd like to know that as well." Neela said grimly
Well fuck if we don't find some answers we are royally screwed.' Adam said harshly."
The room was suddenly bathed in a golden glow that caused each of them to gasp. In the middle of the bright light that encompassed the room stood a magnificent presence with white wings outspread. Iris knew who it was instantly, the sense of peace that filled her body made her sigh. As the light faded Selma's smiling face was clear and brilliant. Her wings folded down and she stood in the midst of the group with her hands clasped serenely in front of her. Adam eyes were wide as saucers while Collin had dropped to his knees from his seat. Neela had sat back in her chair and never took her eyes of the angel, with her mouth open wide tears began to fall down her cheeks.
"Selma," Iris whispered.
The angel who was her protector looked at her with kind eyes. "Hello dear heart, I came at your call like I said I would."
"But I didn't call yet,"
Selma's laugh sounded like the jingle of crystal chimes. 'I always watch over you Irish. I knew when you would call even before you did. You all have questions and I have come to answer them. Then tomorrow your journey will begin, for there is a lot that will stand in your way before you can reach Acenath."
"We are leaving the city?" Irish asked.
Selma looked at each of them individually. "Yes you are going to take the battle to her."
"Can I...Why us?" Collin asked hesitantly.
Selma reached out and cupped his cheek. The look of serenity that passed on Collins face was indescribable. "Each of you have fought your own battles with the evils of the world and all of you are connected with Iris. Who else would we chose to take on this charge for the righteous?" Collin, a priest who had been jaded by the sins of the church, but yet you keep your faith and help others. Do you not yet see you help more of the needy and the down trodden without a priest collar around your neck?"
Selma turned to Neela. "You have seen so much in the years that you have served with law enforcement. You have shed so many tears and the angels have cried with you. Even now your tough exterior does little to hide the compassion in you. That is why you protect and serve in your own way and you stand side by side with Iris now." Neela wiped the tears on her cheeks.
Her gaze settled finally on Adam, Iris could sense he held his breath as Selma spoke. "Adam, you fight with your words and with your knowledge. You defend the helpless with your cause. Your righteous indignation in the court room cannot be matched. You have the heart of a Lion and your love of Iris will help her when the pain of all she feels become to much."
Selma smile to Iris was brilliant. "You are getting stronger dear heart. I am so very proud of you."
"Thank you Selma," Iris replied. She tried not to see her as an angel but a friend who stayed the loneliness away when she lived in solitude. 'You said you came with answers for us, how so?"

***

Yes I know I left you hanging here.. But to see the full story of Iris and Adam. Touch of Evil will be out in 2009.
Smooches
Dahlia

Exciting New And Updates In My Life

2008-10-11T07:52:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyonne

I know have only been posting new releases and other stuff on the blog and not enough about my life outside writing lately. So today I decided to give my blogger friends (i.e YOU!) *SMILE* an update for everything going on in my world. And trust me there is alot. LOL

First thing...I am going to be a mom again :) Yup Dahlia is expecting. I am due around the end of May early June 2009. Don't worry I will still be at Con Carolinas this year just rounder.. LOL. So I am going to be working hard to get all my projects done and completed so that when he/she arrives in the world I can take a well deserved break. Both myself and big daddy are thrilled at our new bun in the proverbial oven and can't wait for him/ her to arrive. I'll keep you updated as time goes on. Now if anyone has a cure for morning sickness. Feel free to email me..LOL. My favorite thing to eat lately is Rum and Rasin Ice cream a few spoonfuls of that makes everything ok.. :)

Secondly I have a few books releasing over the next few weeks.
Sand of Passion in Print with Phaze on October 13th.
The Darkest Joy with Amira Press October 24th.
How to Ruin Halloween for the Grim Reaper on October 27th
Melting a Frozen Heart with Amira Press December 14th

Yeah I know LOL... There is a lot going on and there's more, Waldens books has placed my books on thier Top best seller shelf for African American fiction! How cool is that *Dahlia doing a dance*

Next year I will be having two new novel out with Amnira Press called Touch of Evil and Hot Lips and Cherry Lollipops. Two different books but filled with suspense action and of course ertoica all rolled into one.

2009 will also have me writing for some new top publishers in the industry. I have been invited by Circlet Press to submit and a few others which I am keeping under my hat for now..LOL But you can be sure as soon as I have more information I will be shouting it from the roof tops and celebreating with you all. No alcohol though..LOL

So I think that's it for now. Oh Oh Oh!! you should check the blog and my space in December for my Ho Ho Ho Christmas giveaway! Can you say Christmas treats and prizes Galore! Including a give away of a tote filled with autographed copies of everyone one of my print books!

You know where to find my books on sale, amazon, Books -A- Million, Barnes and Noble, where all major books are sold and of course my publisher websites.

And as always I love to hear from you guys so email me or leave me comment

Blessed Be and Smooches!
Dahlia Rose

The Long Awaited Covers From My I/R Books From Phaze (In Print)

2008-09-18T13:18:00.000-07:00

I know I have been talking about them for awhile!
And here they are
The Covers for my new books from Phaze Publishing
In Print

The Collettes Trilogy
Debuting September 29th 2008

Together in one print volume: the exciting sage of the Collette sisters - Sola, Luna, and Willa - and their quest for the amulet and mystical spells that allows vampires to live in the sunlight.

Three sister born of undead parents, they exist in the shadows of humanity. Now as their three hundredth birthday looms so does their destiny. Divided they find love and fate are twisted in one strand of their undead lives. Together they face betrayal and a fight for survival, not only for themselves but for mankind.
~*~*~*~

Sands of Passion
Debuting in October!

Together in one volume, the passionate bestsellers of Dahlia Rose:
Caribbean Blue: Eli Connors was a Philadelphia cop who was burnt out and just stressed out from the job. So when his friend Mick sent him and invite to visit him on the island of Barbados Eli jumped at the chance. He needed a break, the sun and surf would do him just fine. He did not know he would meet a mysterious woman called Alison on the beaches of the island, from a tribe called the Baqeu. Nor did he know that he would end up running from poachers on the island. Now in paradise he is caught up in the exotic Alison and the passion they created in between the coral and caves on the island. Will he be able to get on a plane back to the life on Philly and the cruel streets that made his heart cold? Or will he stay on the island and follow love's call by the Caribbean blue Sea?
When Love Commands: When Sergeant Daniel Butler met Major Claire Kirkland in the heat of the Iraqi War, it was love at first sight, and he swore to find her after their tours ended. A whirlwind stateside romance, however, was cut short by his next deployment. Now retired from service, Claire continues her work and worries for Daniel's safety, waiting for the love that bonds them to come home.

Will Daniel survive his dangerous missions to take command of their passion once again?
~*~*~*~
I hope you like them. let me know what you think!
And thank you to Alessia Brio for the Awesome Covers!

Hugs and Cheesecake!

Dragon Con 2008! We're Home!!

2008-09-01T13:30:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys and Dollz

I had a fantabulous time in Atlanta this year at Dragon Con. We hung out with some of the old friends and made some new ones as well! Between myself and Crymsyn Hart we passed out tons of promotion for our books.

This was Robert's first big event with me when it comes to my promotions of my books! He loved it as much as we did and even got into wearing a gypsy shirt and tunic as a costume!

Whew now I am one tired lady and glad to be home. Doesn't mean I wouldn't do it all over again!

They were too many pictures to post them all hear so I had to create a new album for them! Go to my pictures and see them all, and feel free to comment! Plus on Myspace a list of events where I'll be for September and October with upadtes going up weekly.

But for now, here is a few pictures to wet your appitite to see the rest!

www.myspace.com/bajandahlia

Smooches, Hugs and Cheesecake!
Dahlia

Here Kitty Kitty Kitty!

Richard Hatch (The Original Captain Apollo from Battlestar Galactica)

With Robert!

Birds Birds Birds!!

My Cereal Killer

The Demon Gypsy and Her Beau ! LOL

Elvira and Dahlia

The Dark Knight's Nemisis

I was kidnapped by the Joker

Penniwise...Eeeep!!

Reno 911! LOL

First Look! The Collettes 'Willa" Cover

2008-08-25T07:35:00.000-07:00

Hey Hey gang!

It is a good Monday :) School started today and I got my third cover for my vampire series. I wanted to debut it here with everyone!

This series has been getting rave reviews! And all three will together in print on the same day of the final book is released. (September 29th) This is the final chapter of the Collette sisters. Book one brought you Sola Collette and Book was second sister Luna Collette. I give you the first view of the new cover for books 3 and Willa Collette! You can check out the series at (www.phaze.com)

What do you think?
Smoches
Dahlia

Robert "Aka" Big Daddy's Birthday Extravaganza!

2008-08-16T14:31:00.000-07:00

It was a sultry summer night in August. And my big guy Robert had his 40th birthday on Friday! Now you know I could not let this past without a few friends, a few drinks and tons of fun that could not be matched. Who says you can't have fun at 40? He sure did!! And guess what we will continue to have fun even when we are old and gray. Age is a number not a state of mind.

He says to remind my blogger buddies that he is forty with no gray hair. I have the pictures to prove it..LOL

So here are a few of the picutres from last night. with a special pic of his birthday present as the very last one. Nothing dirty you guys, get your minds out of the gutter :)

Join me in wishing Robert Happy Birthday with a whole lotta extra love and kisses from me :)

As usual
Hugs and Cheesecake!
Dahlia

Dahlia Looking Fierce

Robert and me

Tiffany and Dahlia

Robert ready to have fun

Tiffany dancing in her seat

The Happy Couple

The rest of the party

Tiffany, Dahlia and Crystal

Picture of the crowd from our spot on stage.

VIP's has its perks :)

Roberts new Tattoo

Sweet Dreams By Jordana Ryan "Just released"

2008-08-13T14:20:00.000-07:00

Hey My Blogger Buddies

My Bestest BFF Jordana has a new release today. YOu guys know me enough to know I love books and Jordana's Books are not to be missed!

So check out Jordana Ryan's "Sweet Dreams!"

http://www.bookstrand.com

Join Lucas and Gillian as they try to unravel the mystery of who is out to get them and why. As they learn to love each other they also learn to forgive themselves for past transgressions but will they ever be safe from their unknown attacker? Will their newfound love endure? Find out in Jordana Ryan's Sweet DreamsAvailable today. Enjoy this Short excerpt! *HUGS*Jordana

Excerpt...
“When are you going to stop blaming yourself for what you couldn’t

Control and come back to New Orleans and do what you do best?”

“I’m not coming back” Lucas said with finality.

“Come onLuke. You were my best detective.”

“Really?” Lucas said snidely. “You could have fooled meespecially

When you pulled me from active duty and wanted me to chase the wind with

Cold cases.”

“There are a lot of detectives out there that enjoy working cold cases. It

wasn’t a punishment. You needed time to heal.”

“I needed to be treated like I always had been. The real reason you took

Me off that case is because you blamed me for Riley’s death. You just didn’t

Have the balls to say it.”

Mark looked at him. Lucas could see the seething anger in his eyes but

He didn’t care. It was about time he laid it all out on the table for his

Supposed ‘friend.’”

“Maybe that’s just what you want to believe.”

“Yeah. You’re right. I want to believe that my best friend and mentor

Turned on me and blamed for me for a bust gone bad.”

“Lucasmaybe you see it that way because you blame yourself. I had

The utmost respect for you. I still do.”

“Had. Did you hear what you just said?” Lucas snarled. “Had. Tell me

SomethingMarkwhen did that change? Wasn’t it when Riley got shot?

Wasn’t it when I failed—”

“It was when you became a coward! It was when you decided to throw

The biggest damn pity party I’ve ever seen. When you decided the world

Owed you something because your partner got killed. That’s when I lost

Respect for you.”

The air between them was thick with tension. Lucas didn’t know what

To say. He wasn’t a coward. He was a realist. In a world that was so damn

Messed uphe was one man. And one man couldn’t cure all the evils that

Existed. Maybe one time he had thought his efforts were enough but that

Delusion had died right along with Riley.

“Excuse me. I have to get back to work” Lucas said. He rose from the

Table and turned his back on Mark.

Sweet Dreams 49

“Keep running if you want. I can’t change that.” Mark sighed. “I came

Here for a reason.” Mark also rose and moved nearer to Lucas. “Rios was

Released yesterday on a technicality.”

“A technicality? We had solid evidence—”

“It disappeared.”

“What?” The stoniness of his voice unsettled even Lucas.

“There is no evidence. It’s missing. Without thatwe can’t get a

Conviction.”

“How in the hell could this happen?” Lucas was enraged. He tried to

Control the rising panic. Rios is free. It played over and over in his mind.

The world seemed to be spinning out of control. Lucas couldn’t breathe.

There was a weight on his chest and it was killing him.

“Lucas sit down you look ill.”

He turned and looked at Gillian. From the look on her facehe knew she

Had heard his conversation. He didn’t know whether it was fear or revulsionBut either wayit left him feeling tainted in her eyes. He allowed himself to

Be led back to the table where he had sat moments ago.

“I’ll get you some coffee” Gillian said before she turned and walked

Away.

“You know as well as I do Rios had dirty cops in his pocket. That’s why

We never could bust him.”

“Just another thing we can’t prove.”

Mark shook his head. “Not until we find hard evidence of who the leak

Is. You know the code. Cops stick together. Blue blood and all.”

“It’s an honor system! Whoever stole that evidence is not honorable.”

The Darkest Joy Coming Soon To Amira Press

2008-08-10T17:45:00.000-07:00

Long ago he fell from heaven, can he pay the price to fall once more?
The Darkest Joy By Dahlia Rose

Coming Soon (www.amirapress.com)

For a crime committed in the halls of heaven, he fell from grace and became one of the fallen. Now he serves his punishment in the pits of the underworld as the collector of the devils debts. For Caim a thousand years in the servitude of demons is more than he could bear. Now he has to chance to be free and to find peace. He has found what he seeks most in the eyes and arms of Bliss Tadeo a phlebotomist in a small town called Merry North Carolina. With her eyes and her heart she has soothed the beast within him and given him a chance for redemption. If they can both survive his ultimate escape from hell…

My Daughter's 16th Birthday!! Pics And A Blog About Deanna

2008-07-06T10:34:00.000-07:00

July 5th 1992. Deanna Sapphire King was Born. I was only 16 at the time (Young I know). But from the time I knew of her conception, she was my blessing.

At an age where girls were thinking about parties and proms, crushes and clothes. I was a mother. I lead a somewhat sheltered life. I went to great schools and my dad made sure we lacked for nothing. When I found out I was pregant I did not bat an eyes to tell my parents. They were disappointed yes, but they stood by me as I made my decisions. I was going to keep my litle dream girl.

I had to put aside childish things and become responsible, I had another little life to take care of (Well not so little, she was 9lbs 3 0z when she was born). LOL

I stepped out on my own, I worked, I went to school and I travelled all the while my little girl was with me. I was not going to be another satistic, another blip on the screen. No matter where I was in the world. I was going to succeed, She was not going to lack for anything I made sure of it. and she never did. I had to be strong, if I wasn't who was going to be strong for her.

We experienced everything together, we smiled and laughed together thoughout the years. And as I sat yesterday looking at her it seemed as if 16 years went by in the blink of an eye. More than once she caught me looking at her with tears in my eyes rembering the little thing she was when she first started life. I played it all like a movie in my head.

Where ever I went, she did too. In all of the roads I have travelled her little hands were firmly in mine. Other hands have joined our since the jounney began. But hers were the first and now they have grown into the elgant hands of a young woman. Yesterday she told me that I was a kick ass mom. All the hard work I put into my books and my careers was for her and her brothers and sister. But hearing your oldest daughter tell you she was proud of you and how you raised her was validation enough for me.

So join me in saying Happy sweet sixteen to my baby girl. Who has become a wonderful young woman. Even now sometimes she crawls into bed with me. I can close my eyes and remember the tiny thing with the brillaint smile running on the beach in a diaper and high top sneakers because she was afrad of the sand. I inhaled the smell of coconut oil as I rubbed it in her hair before she went to bed. She slept on my chest as I braided her hair and went to sleep in her favorite Barney PJ's (She's going to hate that I told that...LOL). I love you Deanna and even when you are in your 30's you will still be my baby in high tops.

Deanna with her brilliant smile

Deanna and Mom

Deanna, mom and Robert

Jen aka (Crymsyn) and hubby mark who celebrated with us :)

She gave pool a try..didn't like it and went to on to play air hockey..LOL

Sipping on her smoothies drink :) She made me go to bookstore afterwards..Thats my baby girl :)

Great Review for The Collette's Book 2! Just Released!!

2008-07-02T16:03:00.000-07:00

http://www.phaze.com/

Book 1 was Hott!! with great reviews!! Book 2 was just released on Monday and look at the review already in!

Nancy from Paranormalmal reviews says.....

"The Collettes: Luna is an exciting addition to the Collette sisters' story. The characters follow true to form and create a separate story line involving Luna, the second sister, the Sister of the Night. What awaits Willa, sister of the Earth? Inquiring minds want to know...NOW!!!"
To read the full review click the link below!!
http://www.paranormalromance.org/reviews/review.php?id=28499

And look out for book 3 :The Collette's Willa" coming soon from Phaze and the full trilogy in print!!

Hugs, Cheesecake and Happy 4th of July!!
Dahlia

Dahlia Rose

"Bestselling Author of Contemporary Erotica

"With A Hint Of Caribbean Spice"

Paradise Has Never Been So Erotic!"

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Where Romance is Everything Nice!

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Velvet, Leather & Roses!
Paradise FoundOut now in Print!!

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When Angels Fall (In Print!)

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Sensual Bites (Out now in Print!)

The Song of Calypso (Coming soon)

http://www.sugarandspicepress.net/

All Dahlia Rose Books Found on Amazon.com!

A Dahlia Announcment!! Great News!!

2008-06-23T18:50:00.000-07:00

Hi Guys and Dollz

I have some great news and I wanted to announce it here first
Phaze has a few of my shorts and they have decided to put two of them together in Print!!

'Caribbean Blue" where Eli found magic and mystique on an island and in the eyes of Alison.

'When Love Commands which features' my two military lovers who found and held on to love through the war in Iraq.

Together the New book will be called "Sands of Passion"
'From the sands of a war torn country to the sands of an island. Passion finds these two couples and makes them a slave to love.'

These two shorts had some really good reviews and now they will come to you in the pages of a book. I will let you know as soon as a date of release is known. But I had to share with my friends here. So look out for this very soon with a new cover and an extended version of Carribbean Blue
Smooches, Hugs and Cheesecake!
Dahlia

New Pics of Dahlia at her Recent Boksigning :)

2008-06-22T17:05:00.001-07:00

I had a great booksigning at Park Rd Books on Friday night! Here's a few pictures of my night:) Stay tuned because I'll be posing a list of event I'll be doing over the summer.

I have already have my guest passes for Dragon Con! So see you guys in Atlanta! I had fun with everyone last year and this year is going to be even better!! Look out for me and the big daddy himself.

Smooches
Dahlia

Color Me Pink :)

Dahlia Ready for signing

Park Rd Books is one cool venue!

Hope to see you guys next time! Come on out and chat with me :)

I don't bite..Or maybe I do..or maybe you might like it! LOL

If Everyone Cared Blog By Dahlia Music video by Nickleback

2008-06-05T17:11:00.001-07:00

From the first time I heard the first few strums of this song and the first few bars I fell in love with its meaning. It was not until I saw the actual video that Nickleback made for their song that I saw the real depth of the message they were trying to send out.

It gave me goosebumps to know that people were still thinking, still trying to make this world a better place. Using their talent to never let us forget.

What is everyone cared, I know it seems unrealisitc but it is a what if? That still gives me hope for my children as they grow up. That as adult they will learn from the mistakes of the past and this world will be better for them and for genrations after that.

I encourage you all to watch this video and let the music flow through you. See the vision of what this marevlous group was saying when they wrote it and made this video. Tell me your thoughts as well.

The message at the end of the video is clear, maybe we can all take it to heart.

Hugs, love and cheesecake!
Dahlia

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IUSZyjiYuY

Con Carolinas 2008! Pictures Of Our Convention Weekend!

2008-06-01T16:06:00.000-07:00

It has been a long but fun weekend!

Myself, Crymsyn Hart and Sabrina Luna and the great honor and pleasure to be guest at Con Carolinas! We met bunches of great people.

But I'll let you guys get to the pictures to see what a Blast we had. The great thing is we have been invited back for 2009!!

These are only a few pictures..To see them all go to by Con Carolinas photo album on my space!!
Hugs and Cheesecake!
Dahlia

The midnight Muses! Ready to roll!!

This is only day one and we are stacked with books and goodies!

The Muses with author RaeLynn Blue

Dahlia with some really cool characters!!

Dahlia and Crymsyn!

Can't forget my PR man and all around boo-bear :)

After working all day at the convention..Time to party and relax :)

Twenty Nine Things To Make You Smile...

2008-05-06T15:30:00.000-07:00

A Good friend (PAT!!) LOL
Sent this to me and ot my yahoo group..I wanted to share the laughter :)

Huggers
Dahlia

TWENTY NINE LINES TO MAKE YOU SMILE
1. My husband and I divorced over religious differences. He thoughthe wasGod and I didn't.
2. I don't suffer from insanity; I enjoy every minute of it.
3. Some people are alive only because it's illegal to kill them.
4. I used to have a handle on life, but it broke.
5. Don't take life too seriously; No one gets out alive.
6. You're just jealous because the voices only talk to me
7. Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder.
8. Earth is the insane asylum for the universe.
9. I'm not a complete idiot -- Some parts are just missing
10. Out of my mind. Back in five minutes.
11. NyQuil, the stuffy, sneezy, why-the-heck-is-the-room-spinningmedicine.
12. God must love stupid people; He made so many.
13. The gene pool could use a little chlorine.
14. Consciousness: That annoying time between naps.
15. Ever stop to think, and forget to start again?
16. Being 'over the hill' is much better than being under it!
17. Wrinkled Was Not One of the Things I Wanted to Be When I Grew up.
18.Procrastinate Now!
19. I Have a Degree in Liberal Arts; Do You Want Fries WithThat?
20. A hangover is the wrath of grapes.
21. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a cash advance.
22. Stupidity is not a handicap. Park elsewhere!
23. They call it PMS because Mad Cow Disease was already taken.
24. He who dies with the most toys is nonetheless DEAD.
25. A picture is worth a thousand words, but it uses up threethousand timesthe memory.
26. Ham and eggs...A day's work for a chicken, a lifetime commitmentfor a pig.
27. The trouble with life is there's no background music.
28. The original point and click interface was a Smith & Wesson.
29. I smile because I don't know what the hell is going on.

Appreciate every single thing you have, especially your friends!Life is too short and friends are too few!
Live simply. Love generously. Laugh often. Care deeply. Speak kindly.

2008-05-06T15:19:00.000-07:00

Hi Guys and DollzWhen Love Commands have been getting great reviews and now it is at number best seller at Phaze Publishing for the month of April!

(www. phaze. com)

Here is the link to the four blue ribbon review it recieved at Romance Junkies
http://romancejunkiesreviews. com/artman/publish/contemporary/When_Love_Commands. shtml

Where reviewer Chrissy Dione Says..."I admit it I was drawn to this story because of the military background and definitely wasn’t disappointed. WHEN LOVE COMMANDS takes readers into the war zone and allows them to experience the emotional angst of a couple brought together and then torn apart by the demands of a military career. Dahlia Rose does a great job combining the seriousness of war with eroticism by having the main characters lives so intertwined and yet separate. This story is a total of sixty pages and still manages to infuse plenty of emotional appeal to captivate readers."

I wanted to share my excting news and I hope you guys will buy and read a story that is close to my heart.

Hugs and cheesecake!Dahlia

Last Night at Allure Booksigning

2008-05-01T11:58:00.000-07:00

So last night I put on my Dahlia finery and went out to my first nighttime book signing at Allure here in Charlotte.

I want to say thanks to Nathan and R&B Live Charlotte for inviting me out to this event! I had a blast!

Don't forget that R&V Live Charlotte is every Wednesday from 9 pm at Allure!!

I know I promised some pics so here they are..I'll let them do the talking because I am just tired today. LOL..

I hope you enjoy them!!
Hugs and Cheesecake!
Dahlia

Me and the hot new book Sensual Bites!

Tiffany Hill (Charlotte Observer corespondent) and great friend

Yeah the table of my books :)

She meant to say VA..I have no clue what I'm doing..I guess PEACE!!

The girls are show casing for me!

My tired PR Man still working hard! Love ya!

Me on stage talking about my books.. Can you say nerve wracking! Nieasha from 96.1 the beat was the coolest to talk to. Listen to her radio show! She is one of Charlotte's finest!

The Perfect Saturday :)

2008-04-26T16:15:00.001-07:00

As we work on trying to build careers sometimes we as authors forget to stop and smell the roses. For the past few months I have been on a determinted mission to get on the ball with my carrer as an author. I have to admit that sometimes between being on the computer for countless hours a day to book signings and then more promotions I have been on this fast paced tredmaill that only stopped for a few hours of sleep each night. Except for my usual friday night date night I spend most of my time chained to my precious laptop.

Today I had a moment of clarity and made the decision to stop and smell the proverbial roses. I made today one of these great saturdays. The ones where everything makes you smile..The Perfect Saturday.

But I have to thank Crymsyn Hart for that becuase she was the one who made me think of it. To some who do not know Crym is one of my closest friends and fellow authors here in Charlotte. We had an excellent afternoon together, we ate lunch at the cheesecake factory (Of course I came home with cheescake..LOL) Then we came back to my home and watched the new Alien vs Predator movie. We left the books behind and just hung out and had fun. We laughed, talked about anything and everything and just enjoyed the day.

So after she went home I thought why not let this whole weekend be about relaxing and having fun?

I got up early and made everyone cinnamon buns and a great breakfast! Then me and the darling fiancee lounged around in bed until two in the afternoon. Just watching TV and well*ahem* Moving on!

We got up and went to pick up some items we knew would make the kids smile, plus a great kids dinner. Corn dogs and fries, ice cream for dessert to go along with The Bee Movie. For me and Robert dinner was sushi and steamed dumplings. Yummy!

We set up the tent outside on the grass and gave the kids their gift of waters guns and water shooters. And yes the mayhem ensued! Water, half naked kids and tons of screaming and yelling with glee..LOL. Later we are going to have movie night and then after the kids go to bed a little more mom and Robert time.

I'm glad I stopped and smelled the roses. It was not going to a theme park or an arcade or anything fancy. It was staying home with my babies and the love of my life, drinking a beer and just taking a deep breath. I think the rest of the weekend is going to be dedicated to that. The works in progess will wait until monday morning and work will be there too.

So now here are some pictures dedicated to our day. I am missing because mom was behind the camera. This day was not about me but the people who make me happiest in my life. My 'children of the corn' and my big daddy.

Hugs and Cheesecake!
Dahlia

The crew ready to play or being held hostage???

My little super model to be :)

Robert armed and ready..Do not point that at me!! LOL

Ok they keep coming close to me with that cold water..LOL..I have the camera!!

Robert and Fred safe from the water wars :)

Great People and Sold Out Book Signing!!

2008-04-20T15:13:00.000-07:00

Good Afternooon Guyz and Dollz!

This week was the week of RT and I didn't get to go this year (hopefuly next year :)

But on Saturday I had a really awsome Booksigning at Waldens Books! The manager told me that people were calling the store to find out when I was going to be there! How freaking cool is that and when I got there the stack of books that was on the table dwindled down quickly. I had readers come up and tell me they loved my books and actully one lady drove all the way from GA to come and see me!

I met this wonderful lady Cindy McLafferty, she is one of those home town heroes whose hubby is overseas serving his country. What makes her great is that she has been running a tupperware business for the last 18 years. Instead of keeping the money she creates care packages to send to out soldiers overseas who might not have anyone to take care of them. She came over and bought one of my books "Paradise Found." because it fetures a military man and then she asked me if I would dontate some of my book to send to Iraq. How could I refuse, I gave her a stack of books and authographed them for the men and women in uniform who might happen to get them.

All in all this was one fo my favorite signings of all times, not only because of the books being sold but because the people were so great to talk to.

And I come bearing pictures to show you!!! Yayyyyyyyy!

Hope you like them and thanks for reading my blog :)

Hugs and cheesecake!

Dahlia

I just got there and sat down, no pictures yet please..need coffee!!

Ok I'm perky now, me and my books :)

Promo bags courtesy of Myself, The Midnight Muses and Bookworm Bags :)

Cindy McLafferty, One great lady with a great cause. Please visit her site and contact her to donate something for our men and women overseas! http://www.my.tupperware.com/cindymclafferty

I am donating my books, they are being sent to injured troops in Baghdad hospital! Our Prayers are will them for a speedy recovery.

Tell me what you think I'd love to hear from you!!

Fred The Pug Puppy

2008-04-19T16:51:00.000-07:00

Our New Puppy..Fred the Pug!
Current mood: I’m a pug mommy :)

Well raising four kids is hard yes, but rasing a puppy is even harder. (They don't wear diapers...LOL). A great freind named Carla *hey girl!!* give me a beautiful pug puppy. I have always wanted one of those little guys and this one well he is a little furball.
His name is Fred. why you may ask, that is another long story that will have to be told another time....well maybe not..why wait..LOL

His human daddy, my Robert once had a a pug named Fred who got into an accident with a UPS truck. Poor thing did not make it and the truck went on unscathed. Those men in brown with thier brown truck broke my big daddy;s heart. So alas enters fair yet silghtly insane damsel *cough..me* on the hunt for a new pug to heal old wounds.

Carla found me the perfect one and now we have Fred number 2 and boy is he a ham. Right now he is stretched out at the bottom of my bed with his full round tummy exposed and his short legs twitching in puppy dreams.

Here are some pictcures of thie new addtion to my household of mayhem. ladies and gents I give you FRED!!
Smooches
Dahlia

Build-A-Bear and A Birthday! What Is A mom Supposed To Do!

2008-02-20T16:25:00.000-08:00

Today was my daughter's 4th Birthday...Happy Birthday Lily!!

Liillinah Rachel Tabitha-Mae was born at 2 am on this day with mom happily under the influence of many numbing drugs. Now here she is four going on forty and can sing any Hannah Montana and Cheetah girl song. She thinks she is a princess/ fairy and who could blame her.. her mom lives in a wold of fantasy everyday..LOL

She is having her offical birthday party on Sunday. Where some of my closest friends get to come over and play princess. Yes that does include Crymsyn Hart and Sabrina Luna as well.. LOL I am going to ask nicely for them to wear the princess hats as well. (Pictures will be coming forth with..shhhhhh!)

But until the party we had to get her a gift on her actual birthday. Robert's gift to her a trip to Build A Bear. . You cannot let a four year old girl loose in a store like that and not expect some sort of drama. First off her eyes widened to the size of saucers when she stepped into the build a bear store in the mall. It took 25 minutes for her to decide on the Pink leopard bear who was named by Lily "Miss Kitty". Then we stood in line to wait for her to stuff her new toy. Well Robert stood in line, I chased Lily around the store as she tried to pick up everything imaginable for the bear. Finally time for stuffing and she did it beautifuly. (That's my girl). She kissed the little heart and made her wish tucking it inside her bear before the sewed her up. It was very sweet.

I came to find out that you cannot leave Build a bear without that bear being decked out in clothes and other accessories. OMG! A Four year old trying to chose the perfect outfit for a bear is stressful. We went from disney clothes, to cheetah girls clothes, to shoes to hair bows. By the time we were done the bear looked better than I did. (LOL) Some tears were shed when I refused to buy Miss Kitty a plastic wardrobe filed with clothes but I made up with a pretty purse. Ms Kitty was registered given a birth certificate and we paid for her!

All and all the bear was happily held in her new owners arms. Lily was all smiles which was the best thing ever. I always say I would to anything to make my babies smile and this was one of them. If they had Build a bear over a lava pit, I would have gone acrossd the litle tiny rope bridge to make sure she was happy on her birthday. While I felt like I needed a drink and a valium. Even poor Robert who is always so high and tight looked a bit frazzled. But he gave Lily a wonderful birthday gift and for that he got a big hug and a few kisses on the cheek. talk about little girls having the power to melt a grown man's heart!

Anyway I posted a pic or two for you guys to see my little girl with her new best friend Ms Kitty. Stay tuned for Pictures of her birthday party :) Heh Heh It should be fun fun fun!
Smooches... Dahlia

Lily Holding Miss Kitty!

3 Book Signing and 1 Dahlia Rose with Pics!!

2008-02-17T20:36:00.000-08:00

Hi Guyz and Dollz.

What a week! I had three booksignings this week alone. One at Borders in Northlake Mall here in good ol' Charlotte NC and two in Columbia SC at two Waldens bookstores! They were absolutely marvelous. I sold out on books and talking to everyone while signing was great!

My new friend and writer herself Nicole Williams had so much fun traveling together and sharing the experience of the day.

We spent all day in South Carolina and Robert was a trooper, taking my boxes with books and Promo. making sure we had enough water and food to keep us going, Even encouraging people to come over to talk and buy books. He even sat at the table while we were out meeting and greeting!

Both bookstores in Columbia invited us back in March (See you guyz then!LOL) And thank you Brandon, Katie and John for letting us come into your bookstores and being so great and fun while we were there

Even though it was a tiring day, it was one of the best days I ever had and It reaffirmed my choice to follow my dream to become an author.

So here are are a few pics of my day! I hope you enjoy!

Myself, Nicole and Brandon (Manager of Waldens Books NC)

Me with my books ( Whooo Hooo Amira Press!!)

Valentines Day Book Signing at Borders!

Smooches everyone and stay tuned for more dates of when and where I will be signing!
Dahlia

We are Women Hear us Roar!

2008-01-21T15:54:00.000-08:00

We are women and we learn grow and adapt. This blog is dedicated to all of us and I hope each of you who read this can find something to take away from it that is postitive and true.

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I am the innocent woman who is new to love, the jaded woman who has seen to much to believe in Love, the scared woman who is too afraid to take a leap of faith.

The angry woman who is jealous when she can't have what she wants the most. The petulant woman who is not willing to share. The wiser woman who know that some things must be shared for happiness to reign.

The sexual woman who derives pleasure from her lover and gives it freely because in doing this she shows her true feelings, My sexuality is my energy and I live through my passions.
I am the goddess who believes in magic, the romantic woman who cries at the wonderment of feeling love.

Even though my words are sometimes filled with sexuality and eroticism, read carefully, because it all leads back to one thing. I am them and they are me and it all comes down to what we strive for in our lives.

We are the women, ruled by the moon and our emotions. We are the caregivers, the Lovers, the life givers and the mothers of the world. We feel things to our core and we can be hurt in the worst of ways.

But we never stop in our quest. Even though we fear the unknown we continue on in our search. Love is one gift we all strive for; we mourn the loss of our love and rejoice when we find a new bloom of passion.

We are scared at the thought of loving but when it takes hold we give it, knowing the consequences can tear at our very souls.
I tell you this, no matter where we find love; it should be counted as a gift. We are all not meant to be housewives or business women.

Our destinies can be changed so easily and by our own hand. What ever kind of life you life or love you find never let the what-ifs turn you away from a path that feels right in your soul.

No one can judge your heart, no one can judge you. Only you will know what best for you and what your heart desires. I like to say, "Soul mates can be found in the strangest of Places".

Affiamtion of being a woman!

I will be strong!

I will remember that my life, body and emotions and priceless treasures.

I will not give so much of myself that I cannot remember who I am

I will love as much as I possibly can but not so much that I am lost without him

I am a woman, I am proud! I am a child of the moon and water.

Life flow through me and I am calm as a pristine lake or as harsh as the seas tossed in a storm.

Hold steadfast, because I can be strong!

Because I am a woman!!

A Good Man home for 2008

2008-01-09T13:53:00.000-08:00

My Christmas blog was dedicated to my kids; I wanted everyone to see my babies and se what our lives were like on the holidays. This blog is dedicated to the man who holds my heart. If you have ever read my bio or some of my blogs, I have spoken of my guy “Robert” Big Daddy to me. A nick name that has stuck on him from day one. I have never been the sort of woman who could hide my love for him, If fact there were points I want to climb up on something tall and shout it from the rooftops (Laugh). It took 15 years of hurt and four kids later to find my Mr. Perfect. So why not tell the world right?

It has been a month now since my guy has been home. But today is the official last day of his military career. I know he will miss it but I can’t help but be relieved knowing that he will be home for good. Now in between his college courses of which he started while still on active duty. He gets to pick the perfect second job until he gets to pursue his new career. We have never really lived together before now, the first part of our relationship he was deployed in Iraq then I have to spend a few months in New York getting ready to move back to Charlotte. Even then because he was full time military, he could only come home on leave time and weekends. So now it’s us learning how to live with each other full time. It’s been a trip let me tell you... LOL

It’s us learning about each other little quirks 24/7 and trying to blend two strong personalities into one relationship. He is a man of order after 23 years in the military; he likes everything in its place and things done s certain way. I am a non conformist gypsy who takes off her s hoes and throw then in the closets and if there is too much order I can’t find damn thing I need. So we compromise and I try to be more streamlined and he tries to be more ummmm… let’s say loosen up some. This is a new situation for both of us but I would have it no other way. To commemorate our new life together what did we do but go get tattoos. You gotta love a man like that (Laugh).

There are some ups and some downs but no matter what we do what we always promised never go to bed angry. There are two things that I have already come to realize I can’t live without. One is at night, his side of the bed was always empty except on weekends but now it has the big lugs frame right there. We get into bed together and he rolls to his side and pulls me into the crook of his shoulder. He whispers silly things in my ears and makes me giggle. He sings softly sometimes or he just talks about things and I call him a nut a few times along the way. As we fall into silence or begin to doze off he kisses the back of my neck and whispers “I love you sweet pea or I love you baby girl.”

Secondly now he is home he gets to sleep late and since I work from home I watch him sleep from at my desk in the bedroom. Sometimes I can’t resist but climb back into bed with him and snuggle up against his back. I listen to him breath and close my eyes inhaling the scent that only he has. I drop a few kisses on his skin and he mumbles in his sleep before I slide away and go back to my computer keys.

Have you ever heard the Nickleback song “Far Away”…That is us in a nutshell and it will be our wedding song. (Eventually..LOL). Being far away from each other was some of the hardest years of our lives and we treasured every moment we got to spend with each other. I got mad and sometimes I thought I would be able to stand the length of time we didn’t get to be in the same place. But the ending of the song says it best. “I’m getting misty Just thinking about it.

I loved you, I have loved you all along
And I forgive you, for being away for far too long
So keep breathing, cause I’m not leaving you anymore
Believe it, hold on to me never let me go

It’s the simple things I love with him, from waking up in each others arms or acting like kids in the mall. Nothing gets old or routine; nothing is left unsaid or left to fester in anger. We both know how important our openness is to each other. So for 2008 not only am I thankful for a career I love, my children who even though they might try to drive me to drink I couldn’t do without. I am thankful for my guy finally being home with me and the new paths in our life together we are about to take. Even if some of the choices we make are the wrong ones as time progresses. We will face then together hand in hand.

Welcome home “Big Daddy” Welcome Home

To see Pictures of our New Years Eve, you can check my pictures on my space or my blog spot.

To each and every one of you I wish you prosperity, Love and many blessing for 2008.

Smooches
Dahlia

Christmas at home with Dahlia.....I need a nap :)

2007-12-25T11:03:00.000-08:00

Have you ever noticed that we spend weeks and weeks buying the perfect presents. Then on Christmas Morning it takes only a matter of about 45 minutes to totally decimate the perfect wrapping paper to reach the goodies inside? Imagine my house with four kids!! Eeep! They were eyeing them from six am but they were nice enough to let me sleep until about eight am. After that the noise in the hallway was conspiciously made up. From the coughing fits, to the oops I dropped something said really loudly. I was beginning to think they were throwing bricks at my bedroom door...Yeah I knew it was time to wake up (laugh).

I had the foresight to set the coffee maker from the night before. (All hail the elixir of life...caffiene!!) To deal with what was coming I had to infuse with blessed coffee. They attacked each gift like predators in the wild taking down their prey. I watched them destroy all my hard work wrapping each gift with upmost care but there was a big smile on my face. Why? because thier squeals of pleasure and hearing "Mom this is the best Christmas ever!" was gift enough for me to do it again and again for years to come until they are adults.. Even then I just might try to recreate Chirstmas morning for my babies. They might be the children of the corn, but bless them I love all down to every last strand of hair on their heads :)

I have attached a few pics of our morning festivities for you to see. Ok please be fore warned that Dahlia did not get up to put on her face before the pic was taken so..Please be gentle. LOL and do not go screaming into the night...

Merry Christmas my groovy guys and dolls...

I hope each and every one of you had as much fun as I did..if not next year you are welcome to join in our festivities The more the merrier.

Hugs and cheesecake

Dahlia

The Tree loaded with Presents before the mayhem......

Lily eyeing her prey

When Kids attack...Next on Fox

Robot in disguise?? Hmmmm :)

You know they are going to whack each other with these..LOL

15 and she prefers Victoria Secret stuff :)

My little pixie stick and her Barbie cash register... :)

The whole clan..Merry Christmas!!

The Midnight Muses Scavenger Hunt!!

2007-12-14T07:56:00.000-08:00

XMAS SCAVENGER HUNT

Rules:
1. Have to answer all the questions and email the answers to me. (crymsyn@ravynhart.com)
2. There were will be three winners*.
3. If you need a hint, again email me and I'll be sure to give you a nudge in the right direction.
4. Contest runs from 12/14-12/22.
*If winners are not within the US, then an alternate prize will be considered.

Prize:
Home made gingerbread men that were made and decorated by me, Dahlia Rose, and Sabrina Luna.

Questions:
Sabrina Luna's ?s
1) What is the name of the goddess on my official website? www.sabrinaluna. com
2) Who created all my Video Book Peeks? www.sabrinaluna. com
3) Who does the webdesign for my website? www.sabrinaluna. com
4) What's the GLBT anthology my story will be appearing in? www.sabrinaluna. com
5) On my MySpace profile, what's my latest guilty pleasures? myspace.com/sabrinalunaauthor
6) On my Myspace profile, how many top friends do I list?
7) On Thursdays, what do I post? http://sabrinaluna.blogspot.com

Dahlia Rose Questions
1) On Dahlia's myspace blog... Where did she find the perfect cheesecake?
2) On Dahlia's website Bio... Name two of her kids?
3) Name Dahlia's Most recent release?
4) On Myspace blog "The men in my ife"... Name her top three favorite guys?
5) What is one of Dahlia's favorite hobbies?

Mightnight Muses Questions.... www.myspace.com/themidnightmuses
1) On The Midnight Muses my space site. What is Dahlia's nickname for her kids?
2) What is the main Genre the midnight muses write under?

Crymsyn Hart's Questions
1. What are the three books Crymsyn has coming out in Dec, Jan, Feb 15th with Cacoethes Publishing?
2.What wound is on the gingerbread man on How to Ruin Xmas for a Vampire?
3. How are the main characters in Cemetery Ties?
4. What is the name of Crymsyn's husband?
5. On Crymsyn's blog what are the latest two Excerpts I posted?

Midnight Muses Questions:
1. Name all four Stories in our Midnight Encounters book?
2. Name the books available from the Muses?

Websites to find answers: www.crymsynhart.com, www.thedecadenceofdahlia.com, www.myspace.com/bajandahlia, www.myspace.com/themidnightmuses,
www.sabrinaluna.com and many more.
Happy hunting!

Santa Knows I've been Naughty! He Love me Anyway!!

2007-12-07T07:05:00.000-08:00

Ahhhh christmas...I'm making my list and checking it twice as I make a batch of rum punch. I'm from the islands and it just isn't christmas without homemade rum punch. It is garaunteed to make even the scrogiest family memeber get up and dance for the holidays. I'd share the recipe but it's a family secret. (My mom's of course) And she threatens if it is ever revealed like the secret of her chicken. That I will be disowned. LOL

Mom's new way of trying to find out what I got her for Christmas is one of guilt. 'I'm not a young woman anymore, who says I have Christmas put away in my pocket?"
Sorry to tell you mom but ou are 55 and you are not going anywhere for a long time. you can open the gift like everyone else on Christmas Morning.

Well back ot my List of things I want for Christmas. I always find that I get perfumes that smell awful from my kids. I know they are trying but mom does not want to smell like mint juleps. And my poor soon to be hubby has some ideas but he always reverts back to his good ol' Victoria Secret gift card. Let's just say I own three drawers of Lingerie. I'm starting to think these gift are for him more than me..LOL

So! Here is my letter to Santa this year

Dear Santa;
You know I've been naughty. I wouldn't be me if I wasn't. And on a good note I have cut down my pillaging and flaying to almost nil this year. I have been as good as I could be except those lavacious thoughts that run through my head (Hey I write erotica for a living santa.I need those those thoughts)

Any hooooo... Here is what I want for Christmas...

Gerard butler laying in my bed on with a big smile on his face and a big bow on his...ahem..sorry that was one of those wayward thoughts.

There is a whole lot of books I want for Christmas so Santa please send me some book store gift cards.

A new pink bathrobe from bath and body works.

Wonderful smellies from bath and body works as well.. (Sorry kids mommy need actual stuff she can wear)

A pair of red stiletto boots. (cause santa knows I need those for the New years eve Bash)..

See I am not so hard to shop for. Mix my love of reading and bath and body works and shoes. Yes Rob you can still buy me the VS gift card if you must.

I myself have done my shopping for my family an close friends. whom I love dearly and I cannot wait to see their faces when they open their gifts.

To every one coment back and let me know your best and worst Christmas gift ever and what you REALLY want this year.

Smooches...Merry Christmas to all and to all a good bite :)
Dahlia

Halloween Contest!!

2007-09-26T16:55:00.000-07:00

CONTEST!!
Crymsyn Hart and I have banded together to bring you goodie basket full to Tricks and Treats in celebration of our newest release:

Midnight Encounters

He might be cute, but what's inside will make you hunger
Prizes
1st Prize: Pictured Basket above
2nd: Signed copy of Midnight Encounters by Me and Dahlia Rose
3rd: Two e-books. One from Crymsyn and the other from Me!

Rules:
1.Contest Runs from Oct 1st to Oct. 31st.

2. In order to be eligible, you must email either me or Crymsyn a receipt for your purchase of Midnight Encounters, your email and snail mail address, including your name.
In subject of email, please put Midnight Encounters Contest

3. Winners will be chosen at random

4. All winners will be notified by email

5. Any questions please email Me VMochaxtasi1029@aol.com or Crymsyn@ravynhart.com

Velvet, Leather and Roses Debut tomorrow

2007-09-20T10:40:00.000-07:00

Hi My Groovy Gal and Dolls

My first book In Print will be releasing tomorrow! Velvet, Leather and Roses is a hot erotic contemporary that will keep you transfixed on every page!Suspense will fill your senses and you'll feel youself there as Billie and Cooper fight to stay alive and save the love they have found!

You can purchase this book at (www.amirapress.com )from tomorrow and by the end of next month you will be able to buy it from amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com and all other websites where Amira press books are sold.Thanks guys and I hope you guys like what you read!Smooches, Hugs and Cheesecake!Dahlia

Dragon Con 2007!!

2007-09-03T15:56:00.000-07:00

My first Dragon Con, for which I must give an honorable mention to Sabrina Luna. Thanks for inviting me to this great four day party Ms.Pink Boa..you rock! Also my night time companion and also a fellow muse with Sabrina and myself, Ms Eliza Gayle! We found all kinds of entertaining things to do and take pictures off didn't we Eliza?!!

I have to say it Dragon Con Rocks and I must give a shout out to everyone one of the cool people who posed with us or let us take their photo. Wanna see some of our fun?? I'll post a few to wet your appetite! To see more check out the slide shows on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/bajandahlia/

Dinner with my favorite author who carries a boa! Sabrina Luna and Dahlia

Showing a bit of Leg with Eliza Gayle!

Spartans...Do I really need to say more?

Even Nasgoulds need to have fun!

Desert rogue or my prisoner! I have yet to decide! LOL

Ok that is all for now..Come visit my myspace and get the whole four day spectacular in living color. Comments are appreciated! Let me know what you think! I hope to see alot of you there next year! Dragon Con 2008 here we come!!

Smooches

Dahlia

Titles Unavailable

2007-08-26T07:14:00.000-07:00

To all my readers,My four ttiles with Mardi Gras Publishing (The Lover's diary, Paradise Found, An Eternal Flame and Love and Lights) are temporarily unavailable due to some unforseen circumstances. I willl keep you informed on any new developments.
Thank you for the suppotive notes I have been recieving.
SmoochesDahlia

The Midnight Muses take CLF By Storm!!

2007-08-12T15:37:00.000-07:00

August 11th & 12th! The midnight muses rock at the Charlotte Literary Festival!! Myself and the girls promoted our individual books and our upcoming anthology at this event. (Midnight Encounters A muse Halloween anthology!!..Coming in Print October 1st)We met great artist and other authors like ourselves. Plus we were the company of such greats like Catherine Coulter and Zane!

Oh we had tons of fun, walking around and meeting everyone plus giving out the promotional items we had spent weeks making!

Now on to the best part of the blog. The pictures we took!

Enjoy and comment away!

Crymsyn trying to bite me with her fangs! I'd let her too! *Snicker*

Saturday at the festival, Dahlia, Sabrina, Crymsyn & Eliza..Don't we look great!

Crymsyn and Dahlia just shooting the breeze! Oh yeah we are promoting too! LOL

Day 2 of the festival and we still look great!

The Muses with Catherine Coulter!

Chocolate Covered Strawberries! We couldn't resist!

We have to thank Real Eyes Book store also in Charloote for hosting this great event!

Visit the site again soon my friends and see what else is going on!!

Hugs and Cheesecake!

Dahlia

July News! Hot Books For Summer!

2007-07-09T17:48:00.000-07:00

Well my sexy cats and kittens!

Summer is here and boy its a hot one! I'm melting but in a good way. LOL. I have had a lot going on and in my little slice of the writing world its been heaven.

First off our little author group The Midnight Muses has completed it first anthology and it was accepted by Whiskey Creek Torrid! My own story in the anthology is called "Scaredy Kat," A story of a witch who learns the true meaning of her powers when she sends a spell through time and brings a warlock from another realm. We are absolutle thrilled and Look out for Midnight Encounters ! A muses halloween anthology very soon!

Also The Midnight Muses willbe live and in person at The Charlotte Literary Festival on August 11th and 12th. This event will be att he Blake hotel and Marshall Park in Charlotte NC. So come on out and meet and greet us. They will be tons of goodies and giveaways at our table!

Next here is my new releases. There were three in the last frew weeks and here are the little blurby :)

The Lovers Diary
James and Dahlia, two lovers who have an intense love and
Passion. Write about their love and life in the pages of a journal
The Lover’s Diary depicts the entries that they make. Each story
is filled with love, emotion and the intense passion they share for
each other. Dahlia has been hurt in her life and she has a fear of losing the one thing she hold dear.. “her James”. James see every
wall she puts up to hide her emotions. And he knocks them down
every time. He wants to show her that no matter what he will be there for ever.

Their love is key to their sexuality and this book is filled with
steamy, sensual erotic lovemaking. This books is fictional but it is written with a lot of the emotionalism from my own life and love.
I found my prince charming that broke through every barrier I put
In his way.

The lover’s Diary is for the lover’s both men and women. A
Tribute to those rare loves that we find that burns out heart and
Enflames our souls. Soul mate’s can be found in the strangest of
Places we just have to keep looking.

(Available now at www.mardigraspublishing.com)

Paradise Found

Kelly runs in the park, three nights a week as she has always done since moving to Lovely Charlotte NC, but this time she sees something she shouldn’t, a manic who is posing his recent victim. He thinks that he is going to be immortal and he must accomplish this by taking the heart of women. He has done it before and now since Kelly has seen him, he has decided that she will complete his process. Kelly has stepped into this killer’s line of fire and now she is in danger. The one thing she remembers and passes on to the police, is the killer is a soldier. Lieutenant TJ Chapel does not want this to be one of his men, and when he questions Kelly they start out on the wrong foot. But soon they are thrown together, the only way he can protect Kelly from a killer who seems to know their every move is to take her to where she grew up and Island in the Caribbean. There is the lush island and the crystal blue see, Kelly and TJ find passion and Love in the midst of Danger. Will Kelly be able to escape the madman’s clutches? Will they be able to find Paradise in each other’s arms?

(Available now at www.mardigraspublishing.com)

When Angels Fall

Do you long for someone to spend eternity with? Well, Christopher Demonte does. Being a vampire has worn on him. Sometimes he longs for the bliss of death, until he meets Alana James, a shy sexy witch who practices green magic in New Orleans. For the first time in five hundred years, Christopher passed on his curse of immortality to save her life. Does she thank him? No, she does not. Instead she curses him for making her part of the undead. Slowly she learns to accept her new life, not knowing that the vampire in her has made her more powerful that she could possibly imagine. But someone else knows and wants to covet her for her power and as revenge against Christopher, his sire Mason, who has made a pact with an unknown evil. He wants Christopher to suffer. One, because he would not accept his gift to rule next to him in a world of death and blood. And two, because Christopher would not become his immortal lover. Now Christopher and Alana are in a race for their lives from Mason and his evil minion. They run from the Streets of New Orleans to the lush paradise of St. Lucia. With passion and love in the mix with these two vampires, will they be able to overcome the evil that surrounds them? Will they be able to have an eternity of love?

(Availaable now at www.stardustpress.com)

Now there are a few coming soons for me as well. so I'll list them here witht hier blurbs for you guys to see!

Of Gods and One Woman

Aries God of war, all powerful and a warrior for thousands of years. Now in modern times mortals has forgotten the ways of old and gods have been placed in the history books. Aries long for battles and he is tired of watching from the sideline as the world wages its wars. Until he met her a modern day crime fighter that takes on the battles on the street alone. She fights for the weak and defenseless and she completely captivated Aries. One night as she fights she is killed and Aries ask his brother to put her soul back into her body.
Sasha Green knew one minute she was fighting with a group of thugs and then her soul was out of her body. The night gets stranger when she finds herself in the underworld staring at Aries and his brother Aries who is telling her that she is dead. Her soul can be replaced in her body but for a price. She must let Aries fight with her and oh yes, she must become his concubine. Sasha has no other choice but to accept his offer is she wants to be alive once again. But she is not going to go down that path willingly.
From the very beginning Passion and heat flares between the god of war and the mortal woman who he stands with to fight the evils of the street. Soon there is something neither of them expected…Love, and danger as well. Will a mortal and a god be able to fit love in between battles and all the obstacles they must over come?

(Coming soo to Aphrodite's Apples http://www.aphroditesapple.com/)

The Collette Saga

Sola Collette’s birthday looms on the horizon in a few weeks and so does her destiny, a fate that is tied in with her sisters. Three girls born of vampires three hundred years ago whose hearts only made one beat before they lived life as part of the undead. Their destiny is to find the three pieces of the Lazarus Amulet, the most powerful thing in the vampire world. Each piece allows the one who wears it to walk in the daylight. When it is combined it has more power than ever possibly imagined. Both human and vampires alike wants this treasure and they will go to any lengths to get it from the sisters. Each sister quest is to find their piece of the amulet. The amulet can only be destroyed when the pieces are joined together, and each sister has promised to do so. To keep it would only mean the constant threat to mankind. There is one who covets it most of all, Carthos. He is one of the most ancient of vampires and he sees the amulet as being his. To walk in the daylight and drink the blood of humans, Carthos wants to bring hell on earth. The journey begins with Sola and the prophecy is written that each sister must find their mate and make this one person into a vampire. It is only then that the couple will find the amulet from the clue they have been given. It will only end when the amulet is joined and destroyed. Sola has found her mate a tough New York cop names Gideon Godspeed. With everyone hunting her and Gideon, will they be successful in their quest? Or will the immortal love they find be blown away in the ashes of their bodies.

(Coming soon to Star Dust Press www.starduatpress.com)

An Eternal Flame

Simone Collins lost her love when the towers fell on September 11th. Matthew was one of the firefighter lost and her heart was shattered since then. Five years has passed and she has shut herself of from the world, from feeling the only thing she has in her painting and Julian McCall her best friend. Julian was Matthew’s closest friend and brother in arms as a firefighter. He promised to take care of Simone when Matthew died for her sake and the sake of a friend lost. Simone and his friend ship blossomed but now he wants something more. He has fallen in love with the woman that he swore to take care of. Will he be able to show Simone that he can heal her shattered heart with a new love? Can Simone open her heart to the possibilities once more?

(Coming soon to Mardi Gras Publishing http://www.mardigraspublishing.com/)

When Love Commands

Major Claire Kirkland is a soldier and she is on her last tour as a doctor in Iraq. She has been overseas for months and when she gets to go home finally she will be retired. The day was harsh when a mortar attack hits there camp and Claire is running back and forth to take care of the injured soldiers. With one of the final mortars that hits a soldier run in with his commander over his shoulder. Sergeant Daniel Butler is hurt and hurt badly. When he looks up and see her above him he thinks she is an angel. He heard her promise that she would find him and he believe her. One of the final faces he saw before he was transported out to the hospital in Germany was her. Months later when Claire was back at work at the hospital Washington DC she did not expect to see Sergeant Butler standing in her office. He remembered her promise to find him and he intends for her to keep that promise. Sparks fly for the these two and they have to fit months of learning about each other into a few weeks before he goes back into the war zone. Will the love that Claire and Daniel found be able to withstand the distance. Will they be able to answer the call when love commands?

(Coming soon to Phaze Publishing http://www.paze.com/)

Caribbean Blue

Eli Connors is a stressed out cop from Philly. When he gets an invitation from his friend living on the island of Barbados for a vacation he jumps at the chance. From the time he set foot on the island he feels his cares melt away. Eli soon discovers that the island holds mystery a secret tribe called the Baqeu. He meets one of thier daughters when he hears her signing and he follows the sound. He sees Alison and finds out that this island beauty holds more of a secret than he ever imagined. Alison shows him the beauty of the island that many has never seen. They find love and passion among the coral caves and the lush gullies of Barbados. But remember even paradise holds danger.

(Coming soon to Phaze Publishing www.phaze.com)

Velvet Leather and Roses

Cooper Jasper was captivated, enticed and enthralled by one woman and he did not know he name. He saw her one night at his friend’s bachelor party and he could not get her face out of his mind ever since. The party was held at a place called Leather and Lace. A kind of strip club with BDSM thrown in. Since he saw her he has been back several times and each time he watched her. This night was different when she walked over and introduced her self as Velvet. She takes him into one of the VIP rooms where she introduces him to a sexy taste of being domineered. Is excited him beyond anything he has ever felt but still he wants more. He has a need to get to know her. Impulsively he asks her out and ever though she has reservations she accepts and tells him her real name…. Billie Carlton. He wants not just her body but to know her mind as well. Billie might be the dominatrix as a job but he intended for her to be his submissive.

Billie doesn’t know why she accepted but she is sitting across a table from a sexy man that for once wants to know more about her than what service her body can provide. While they talk and laugh she fells an attraction for a man in such along time. Cooper is a gentleman and makes sure she gets home safely. Outside her door they share a kiss which leads in to him giving her some of the most explosive pleasure in her hallway. Billie is also hiding a secret that can put then both in danger. Her boss is using the club for more than a place where people can fulfill at least a little bit of fantasy. She is using the club as an escort service for some very dangerous men and women. People who take the sensual form of BDSM and twisted into something ugly and dangerous. Now Billie must trust Cooper to help her and he will show her what real sensuality and sexuality is all about. This book is filled with some hot sexy love scenes and intimate pleasure. Where a man and a woman find out what fantasies they can fulfill for each other. Will love be the happy ending they are looking for?

(Coming Soon to Amira Press www.amirapress.com)

Whew! So that is my news for the month check back often and see whats going on in my neck of the woods. With all the new releases I am going to have one extraordinary contest at the beginning of fall. its my time of the year. The leaves will be turning magnificent colors and The prizes will be amazing!

Smooches, Hugs and Cheesecake!

Dahlia rose

Author Jordana Ryan is on the blog!

2007-05-18T05:09:00.000-07:00

1: Dahlia: Welcome to the blog Jordana! Would you tell us how your writing career took off?

Hi Dahlia, My writing career took off with an unfortunate personal circumstance. I had back surgery and was unable to return to my job with adolescent offenders in a maximum security facility. I was bound and determined to not let the time pass unproductively. I searched my heart for what I really wanted to do and that was write. I started with a book called Loving Dakota. But after joining many critique groups I found that this was not the novel that really called to me. I started writing No Matter What and it really just took a hold of me. When I finished writing it, I started submitting and was given my contract on No Matter What at that point.

2: Dahlia: Your book No Matter What is a compelling story. Could you tell us more about it?

No Matter What is the story of Brenden and Cassandra. Cassandra left Indigo with a big secret when she was seventeen years old. After living a sordid life for four years, she’s ready to own up to her mistakes. She comes back to Indigo with her 3 year old daughter. When Brenden sees her, he is torn between loving her and hating her. Although, she is the love of his life there is a lot that needs to be forgiven. Cassandra and Brenden fight their demons but will there be a happily ever outcome in their future?

3: Dahlia: The story line is different to what we are seeing in books lately. It deals with more real world issues like pregnancy and HIV. How did you come up with the story line and what message were you trying to get across to the readers?

I think the message I wanted to give was that everyone deserves a second chance. People do things every day that maybe they are not proud of, or they feel can’t be taken back. It’s true that the action can’t be taken back but it is possible to be forgiven. I also really wanted to make this realistic. Brenden and Cass faced a lot of obstacles that are very real in this world. I wanted to send a message that love and persistence can help a person to overcome even the most horrible of circumstances.

4: Dahlia: Do you have any upcoming releases we should know about and where can we find them?

My book of poetry title Uncensored Emotions is coming very soon from Amira Press. This is a book that is close to my heart because I started with writing poetry and it has been my passion for many years. The title reflects the poetry, it really is an uncensored look at me as a person and my feelings. I tackle a lot of tough issues in my poems and I think that makes them really stand out. You can get this book at www.amirapress.com Hopefully in the next week or two. Also, I have a short story in the Amira Press Meant to be Anthology called Summer Fling. It was my first short story and something I am really proud of. You can pick that anthology up in June at www.amirapress.com. Finally, my erotic short story, The Wrong Woman is undergoing edits now and should be available through Amira Press Simply Erotic by Summers end.

5: Dahlia: Jordana give us a sneak peek to what you are working on now?

My next novel is called Perfect Game and this is a novel that is very close to my heart. Jessie Kirk has never had love. Her mother was a self-centered woman who had a hard time putting others above herself. When she passes away Jessie makes the decision to get to know her father who has been absent most of her life. Trevor can’t believe she’s there. The last time she came to Santa Fe for a visit she had caused nothing but trouble. But he had seen behind the little girls antics to the lonely person inside. At twenty years old, she’s more mature and she’s beautiful. When he faces a career ending injury, Jessie and Trevor find themselves thrown together. With her he can show her a side of him that other’s don’t see. When he falls in love with the coach’s daughter, will he find that love means more to him than chasing that Perfect Game?

6: Dahlia: Where are you from and are any of your books based in your home town?

I am from St. Louis Missouri and as of yet I have no novels based here, but I haven’t counted out my hometown yet!

7: Dahlia: What are some of the goals you have set for yourself in your writing career?

My first goal is to write because I love it. To fulfill my passion I will write regardless of what happens in my career. Second, my goal is to touch people with my novels. I will always be true to myself and who I am with my writing and give my readers a story that comes straight from my heart.

8: Dahlia: What scenes in your books that you find difficult to write?

Love Scenes are difficult for me to write. I want to write what is appealing to my readers so sometimes I over think the love scenes.

9: Dahlia: What would we find you doing behind the scenes Jordana to relax and get away from writing for a bit?

Playing with my daughter usually. I have a 5 year old that is very active and kicking back to relax usually means doing something special with her. If it’s just Jordana Time you can find me baking, exercising, scrapbooking, reading or playing my playstation. I have a lot of hobbies and I try to give them all some attention each week J

10: Dahlia: I have read your books and they are very romantic and expressive. Plus it lets you know that they are a lot of bumps in relationships. Will all your books be based on this style of writing?

I think that all of my romance novels will be based on this style of writing. I tend to write reality. Though I am a fan of happily ever after and smooth roads, life isn’t like that so I find it hard to write that. But I do also have a few other genres I write so I think readers can get a little of everything from me.

11: Dahlia: What do you think is the sexiest spot on a man’s body?

LOL that is a good question. I think it’s the belly button. There’s nothing sexier than a man’s tummy!

12: Dahlia: If you could have one hot guy for a day to do your bidding who would it be and what will he be doing?

Elvis Presely (I know he’s dead) LOL if it were a live person it would have to be George Clooney. I think breakfast in bed would be a great start! Then a nice massage followed by a day at a theme park riding every ride with me LOL Lame I know but I’m easy to please.

13: Dahlia: Who are some of your favorite writers? Do you find it hard to get personal time for reading between your writing schedule?

My favorite Writers are Rosanne Bittner, Cassie Edwards, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Johanna Lindsey and Sandra Brown. It is definitely hard to read sometimes but when I get writers block that is a great way of pushing past it. I try to take time to read at least a chapter a night. Even if it is at 1 in the morning. Reading is as essential to me as writing!

14: Dahlia: Jordana tell us three things that you could not live without?

My Daughter, My Computer and My Ipod

15: Dahlia: Tell us where we could find out more about, any contest you have going on and your books.

I have a Yahoo Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/JordanaRyan/ And also my myspace. It’s www.myspace.com/PrincessCheygirl. Once I know that I have some readers out there active in those lists I will be doing at least weekly update posts and contests as well!

Thank you for having me Dahlia!

That guys and dolls was the author of “No Matter What” Jordana Ryan. This lady is bringing romance back with a worldly feel that everyone can relate to. Check out her books and you won’t be disappointed!
Until next week luvvies!
Smooches ~*~Dahlia Rose

Author Interview With Kiera Black!

2007-05-18T04:33:00.000-07:00

1: Dahlia: Welcome to the blog Kiera! Tell us how your journey into the writing world began?

Actually, I’d had a dream about these characters several days running and they were quietly driving me insane. When I couldn’t find a book to read that would shut them out, the DH told me that maybe I should write their story down. I never looked back after that.

2: Dahlia: Your book currently out The Protector Destiny is out now! Could you tell us more about it?

Sure, Elizabeth is a writer. She writes about the eternal battle between werewolves and vampires. Sam is the ultimate Alpha wolf, king of the Loup-garou. He reads one of Elizabeth’s books and knows he needs to find out who she is because she knows entirely too much about their plight. Once they meet, all hell breaks loose… LOL

Here’s the official blurb and you can read an excerpt on my website where there is a purchase link if you’re interested in it:

What happens when an independent, strong-willed woman meets an alpha male? Now imagine their meeting occurs while Elizabeth Winters is under attack. Her assailant is among the undead, a vampire: the most feared and reviled of Earth's legendary creatures. Intent on coming to her rescue is Samuel Woods, the leader of his people and Elizabeth's one true mate. She is the Protector's destiny. Together they stand between the undead and the enslavement of all mankind.
They are members of the Loup-garou, modern-day werewolves, destined to protect humanity from vampires, while roaming the world in search of their other half. From the mountains of Upstate New York, to the Saskatchewan region of Canada, Sam and Elizabeth find themselves battling not only the undead, but traitors from within. Can they find the traitors in time, or will an ancient enemy destroy their love before it even begins?

3: Dahlia: I know the book is going to be a series. How many will there be and when is the next one due to be released? Can you give us a sneak peek into book two?

Well, so far there is three written and scheduled for publication. Depending on how the sales are, and if readers want it, there will definitely be a fourth story and I have ideas for several others as well. The Protector’s Jewel is scheduled for release in September, and The Protector’s Keeper is scheduled for release in December.

Here’s the prologue for The Protector’s Jewel but keep in mind it’s still unedited…

Prologue

Out of breath and virtually out of options, Anna bent down and gathered her daughter in her arms. How could she tell her precious child goodbye? How could she not? No other way existed, not if Alyssa was to live through the night.
“When I say run, I want you to head into those trees over there, sweetie.” She tried to keep the terror, the sorrow from her voice. For her daughter's sake, she needed to remain strong and in control for just a few more minutes.
“But momma, I...”
“Promise me, Alyssa. No matter what you hear, or see, you'll stay hidden in those trees until daybreak. Promise me.”
Alyssa clung to her mother’s arm and began to argue, but Anna stopped her. “Please, do this for me, baby.”
“Okay, momma.”
“And you remember who to contact if we get separated, right?”
“Yes, momma.”
“Good. I love you, baby.” Anna clutched her daughter to her breast. She needed to show Alyssa how very much she and cherished her daughter, wanted to feel her girl in her arms one last time.
Time had run out. She needed to get her daughter to safety. All that mattered was her little girl’s life. With tears trailing down her cheeks, Anna kissed Alyssa one last time before gently shoving her toward the safety of the woods.
“Now, baby. Go! Run! Run into those trees and don’t look back.”
Anna watched her hurry into the woodland. She only regretted one thing. She wouldn’t live to see her baby grow into womanhood. In fact, she didn’t expect to live through the night. She only hoped that Alyssa would stay hidden until dawn, until it was safe.
Anna continued to stare into the woods long after Alyssa disappeared from view. She felt the evil one closing in but couldn’t pull her gaze away from where she’d last seen Alyssa. Not yet. There were precious few moments left and she needed to use them wisely. After one last prayer for Alyssa’s safety, Anna focused all her attention within to release her inner beast.
The change came quickly, as though her other self knew time grew short. The world hung suspended for just a moment as though Father Time waited to witness what was about to unfold.
A wrenching in her spine caused the muscles to spasm. Then bones popped and snapped as Anna’s arms and legs shifted and changed, forcing her to drop down to all fours. Her mouth and nose changed into a lupine muzzle, hands and feet became paws, and a glossy black pelt covered her smooth skin.
Born of an ancient race known as the loup-garou, or commonly referred to as Weres, Anna was about to face her people’s most feared enemy. The Vampire. From the beginning of time, vampires stalked and hunted the werewolf population. Many Weres went into hiding, while others placed themselves in harm’s way by becoming Protectors, defending not only their kind but also the human population.

4: Dahlia: What are you currently working on now Kiera?

Two things really, besides the edits for The Protector’s Jewel. I’m working on Draco’s Choice, an urban dragon shifter/vamp story. You can read the blurb for it on my website, and I’m also working on my first erotic romance, Seducing Serena. It’s a shifter ménage. This one will be a short to test the waters so to speak, but I’m hoping once it’s finished my agent will find a home for it. Same with Draco’s choice, actually.

5: Dahlia: I have been dallying around in your website and I read your bio. You have moved around a lot, does this give you in insight when you are choosing the setting for your books?

Oh sure. Living as many places as I did, it’s a bit easier coming up with settings for my characters. I’ve lived in foreign countries, big cities, tiny towns, villages and even military bases, by the beach and up in the mountains. All those locations are definitely fodder for my imagination.

6: Dahlia: Do you only write in the paranormal genre? Is their a new genre you would like to try?

Well, so far The Protector’s Series is paranormal romance. A shifter/vamp sort of paranormal. I’d like to try my hand at maybe writing some urban paranormal/gothic or sci-fi/futuristic and I definitely want to write a little steamier too. But, I can’t see myself writing straight contemporary or historical.

7: Dahlia: What are some of the goals you have set for yourself in your writing career?

Well, my only real goal was to get published. I’d love to see my books in paper, but even e-book meets that one goal I’d set for myself. To me, it’s telling the story that is the most important reason I write. But, I sure wouldn’t turn down a million dollar deal… LOL

8: Dahlia: What scenes in your books that you find difficult to write?

Sex scenes, definitely. I blush all the way through. And forget writing them if the DH is in the house. It ain’t happening… LOL

9: Dahlia: What would we find you doing behind the scenes Kiera, what does a day of relaxation look like for you?

Wow… I don’t know if I can remember what that is. LOL… Seriously, a day of relaxation is a day where I can just kick my feet up in the recliner, have a stack of two or three books to read, a coke sitting next to me with the radio playing in the background. To tell you the truth, I get one of these every time I get a new Christine Feehan book, or any of the other auto buys. I have no patience, so I wait for the mail carrier, attack him at the door, then lock myself in the apartment until I finish the book, pushing house work and deadlines to the bottom of my priority list.

10: Dahlia: I have read some of your book and it is very thrilling and sensual. Where did the inspiration for The Protector Series come from?

My dreams really. I read many shifter and vamp stories—heck a lot of paranormal all together—and I dreamed the basic plot of this one. After that, I had no choice but to write it because the characters were so real and alive to me at that point.

11: Dahlia: What do you think is the sexiest spot on a man’s body? J

I’d love to be all PC about this and say his smile, but it wouldn’t be the truth. His butt, definitely a man’s butt is what gets my attention first.

12: Dahlia: If you could have one hot guy for a day to do your bidding who would it be and what will he be doing?

Oh heck, only one? Pierce Brosnan. And honestly, I’d have him scrubbing the tub and all the other household chores that would allow me to ogle his behind…

13: Dahlia: Who are some of your favorite writers? Do you find it hard to get personal time for reading between your writing schedule?

There are so many. On my keeper shelves I have: Christine Feehan, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Janet Chapman, Nora Roberts, Kay Hooper, Catherine Coulter, Jory Strong, Lauren Dane, Tianna Xander, Bonnie Rose Leigh, Linda Howard, Robin Owens, Angela Knight, and I’ve recently added Jacquelyn Frank. I’m sure there are a bunch I’m forgetting though.

For my favorites... I make the time. For new books, or authors, I try to read at least a couple books a week into my schedule.

14: Dahlia: Kiera tell us three things that you could not live without?

My laptop, my personal library, and Coca Cola…

15: Dahlia: Where we can find out more about, any contest you have going on and your books.

You can find out more about me and what I’m up to at the following places:
Website
Blog
Forum
My MySpace
My Yahoo Group

Let Kiera thrill you down to your toes with her new book. If book one can be so exciting, book two will leave us all breathless!
Until next week luvvies!
Smooches ~*~Dahlia Rose

Sylvia Hubbard Interview!!!

2007-05-18T04:21:00.000-07:00

Sylvia Hubbard is a an author with tons of "Oooomph" in her books. She graciously gave us an interview and here is what she had to say!

1: Dahlia: Today on the blog we have Sylvia Hubbard! Welcome and tell us more about yourself and your start in writing

I use to lie to my mother all the time and she’d make me write it down. This punishment turned to pleasure and I knew by the time I was 12 that I wanted to be a writer.
To date, I’ve independently published 4 paperback books and over 10 e-books. My foundation genre has always been romance, but I have ventured into suspense, erotic, mystery, paranormal and I/R. Always urban and contemporary styled, I’ve acquired a large readership from my hard working Internet skills from all over the world.

2: Dahlia: Sylvia you are a Detroit native, are any of your books based on your hometown?

Moved to Detroit when I was seven from Ecorse, Michigan. And I’ve loved this city since then. All but two. My first novel I ever completed Stone's Revenge is based in a small suburb called Davenport, Ohio. And then Bestselling Author, Nobia Bryant asked me to write in the Urban Legend anthology based in New Jersey. Since I'd never been to New Jersey after several emails between us, I was able to construct a suspense urban erotic called Sweet Justice.

3: Dahlia: What books do you have out now for the readers?

My upcoming book in August of 2007 will be Secrets, Lies & Family Ties. It’s about Ezekiel Chambers wanting to have as much success in his personal life as he has in his business life, but his father is doing anything and everything to sabotage it. He’s convinced by friends to go to his high school reunion and meets a mysterious woman who he can’t stop wanting. Grae happens to be the woman and she’s given the opportunity to sleep with Ezekiel whom she’s been in love with since high school with no strings attached. But perfect opportunities soon turn to perfect wickedness.
It’s a follow up to Mistaken Identity and I bring the twins back because the readers loved that the most.

4: Dahlia: Could you give us a sneak peek into a work in Progress from you or what you have coming soon for release?

Currently I’m doing a book called Sex Weed and it’s not for the faint of heart. Here’s the first couple of paragraphs of the book:
Pressing deep into her, his shaft pulsed and it took all his control to not come again, but she felt so damn good. There was just something about morally wrong sex that turned Dyson Peare on and the more he had of her body, the more he wanted her. It was the second time that day he had given in to his lust, this time right across his desk where he drove deep into her knowing the wood was going to tear her back up, but she didn’t seem to care and he was so oblivious, he didn’t care either.
She licked his ear, nibbled voraciously at his neck and then gyrated her body under him widening her legs and moving him even deeper. Her breathless sighs of pleasure aroused him and then she bit her lip to make sure she was quiet knowing he didn’t like noise. Her light cinnamon eyes closed and she trembled.
It was beautiful to watch her orgasm, but he forced himself to look away, yet her nails digging in his back and her snatch practically suckling against his manhood made him very aware of her presence despite how quiet she tried to be.

5: Dahlia: Stone’s Revenge is an excellent book; the plot catches you from the very beginning. How did you come up with the idea for such an intriguing storyline?

Stone started to formulate in my head back when J. Dahmer was arrested. My dad was a PBS nut and would watch every documentary about serial killers. I think they ran the A to Z to American and European Serial Killer series, LOL, and I started to wonder what happens to people who are affected by these killers - The family members and such. How do they have normal and what is normal to them? William began to grow and become more and more real. I think I wrote the first draft in less than two months. He was a force to be reckon with and his character leapt off the page.

6: Dahlia: Is being a writer your full time job. If not what other hats do you wear?

My benefit job is for the City of Detroit. I use to be a crime reporter for the Detroit Police, but I transferred to their 311 unit and answer calls for the city for over 80 different departments. I am also the founder of Motown Writers Network, Michigan Literary Network and The African American Electronic Literary Network. I am also an independent publisher and have a literary service to help writers get to where they want to be called HubBooks.

7: Dahlia: What are some of the goals you have set for yourself in your writing career?

To have one best seller in the next two years and I would love to have one of my books in a film and a stage play. And then I’ll end my career when I win an Oscar for original story.

8: Dahlia: What scenes in your books that you find difficult to write?

Description. I’m an action and dialogue fan and when I have to go into detail about how things look I get bored and frustrated. I carry a thesaurus every where I go and I cut out pictures of rooms and colors and faces to help.

9: Dahlia: What role does your family play in your writing career? Do they support your decision to be an author and have they read your books?

I think they’re just waiting for the money to start rolling in so they can live off me. LOL. … Seriously though, I know my mother supports me and believes in me and my children help a lot when I go to places and understand this is my dream and my passion.

10: Dahlia: I know being an author can be very stressful at time. How do you take time for yourself and relax?

Relax? Ha! Writing is my stressful remedy and working at my benefit job is my vacation.

11: Dahlia: What do you think is the sexiest spot on a man’s body? J

His shoulders and neck. I like something I can rest my thighs on.

12: Dahlia: Which do you prefer on a guy Boxers or Briefs?

Boxers. He has more room to get it out faster.

13: Dahlia: Who are some of your favorite writers? Do you find it hard to get personal time for reading between your writing schedule?

Actually no. Right now I’m reading Creepin’ by Monica Jackson, LA Banks and others and Between My Thighs by Naija. I love reading as much as I love writing.
I love a good story and I’ll read anything I can get my hands on. I don’t have a best author of all time though.

14: Dahlia: Sylvia tell us three things that you could not live without?

Writing utensils, DVD’s and cotton Candy.

15: Dahlia: Where we can find out more about you and your books

My website is always being updated along with my story blog.
http://sylviahubbard.com
http://sylviahubbard.blogspot.com.

You can also join my group at: http://groups.yahoo.com/sylviahubbard.

Related Links to me are:
http://motownwriters.com
http://michiganliterarynetwork.com
http://aalen.homestead.com
http://hubbooks.biz

That is what Sylvia Hubbard has to say Ladies and gents! Her books speak for themselves. Go buy a copy in print or in e-book. I promise you will not be disappointed!
Until next week luvvies!
Smooches ~*~Dahlia Rose

Coming soon Books By Dahlia Rose

2007-05-07T04:17:00.000-07:00

Hello! Hello! My Lovely Bloggers

I have been having a pretty exciting year since I began writing! Its been a hell of a roller coaster ride and i am loving ever second of it.

Here is a look at my coming soon list from different publishers..To read exclusive excerpts and blurbs. Go to my website www.thedecadenceofdahlia.com

When Angels Fall (coming soon to Star Dust Press)
www.stardustpress.com

The Collette Saga Book 1, 2 & 3
The Heart of Sola
The Soul of Luna
The Strength of Willa
(Coming soon to Star Dust Press)
www.stardustpress.com

The Lovers Diary.
Paradise Found
An Eternal Flame
(Coming soon to Mardi Gras Publishing)
www.mardigraspublishing.com

When Love Commands
(Coming to Phaze Publishing January 2008)
www.phaze.com

Of Gods and One woman
(Coming to Apphrodite's Apples)
www.aphroditesapples.com

Velvet, Leather and Roses
(Coming soon to Amira Press)
www.amirapress.com

Well that is the list and if the muses continute to smile on me and give me inspiration many more to come! :) Remember to still go check out my two releases Love and Lights currently available at (www.mardigraspublishing.com) and The Soul Mate's Curse which is still #1 on the best seller list at (www.stardustpress.com).
Smoochies Luvvies
Dahlia Rose

Interview with Zinnia Hope

2007-05-07T04:10:00.000-07:00

Guys and Dolls Look whose here! Zinnia Hope has a great interview with us! Read on on what this author has to say!

1: Dahlia: Welcome to the blog Zinnia! Would you tell us how your writing career took off?

My very first publications were in small literary magazines and some YA publications. Golly, that's been ages ago. I sold my first story for an actual paycheck to a Christian magazine for young teens and still have a copy of the check framed and on my wall.

Now fast forward several years. One day I was emailing back and forth with a creative writing instructor who's a friend of mine. I was grumbling about how hard it is to crack professional short story markets. He suggested that I try writing for men's magazines. Although men's markets, ie Penthouse and and the like, are just as tough to crack, he insisted I had what it takes to write such material and succeed. He showed me a few examples of his published work in such markets, so I studied his stories and wrote my first one. I submitted the story and sold it on my first try. It debuted in Gent.

Later down the road, I began writing material for e-publishers while looking for my next literary agent.

2: Dahlia: Where were some of the first places that the readers could read your work?

Touch Magazine is the YA Christian Mag I mentioned earlier, then there were several tiny publications such as Moxie Magazine, DeadMule.com, etc. These were followed by selling work to Gent and Hustler's Busty Beauties when I managed to get into the pro men's mags. I began selling to a few pro online markets too such as Would That It Were.com (closed now) which is historical sci-fi.

3: Dahlia: You have a novel coming soon called “Ruby, The White King and Marilyn Monroe.” The Title alone has caught my interest. Tell us more about it?

That's a tentative title right now. It's a wild romp from the Midwest to Key West. A woman, Ruby, picks up a hitchhiker, who turns out to be nothing but trouble. Throw in weird visions, a dog who thinks he's Ruby's spirit guide, a sexy guy who curls Ruby's toes, a biker couple, and one mishap after another as Ruby tries to solve the secret of her visions.

4: Dahlia: Do you have any new releases we should know about and where can we find them?

The Red Storm is a romantic sci-fi mystery that recently debuted April 28th at Lavender Isis Press. http://lavenderisis.com/theredstormbuy.html

5: Dahlia: Zinnia can you tell us what you are working on now?

Well, I have about 20K words left to do on my Ruby/White King novel. I'm also writing something targeted for Ellora's Cave called The Darkness of Sable, which is a paranormal thriller and involves an IR romance. I have a rough outline for Thorn of Ebon that's book II of The Daughter's of Trinity Series at Freya's Bower. I'm also finishing up some short stories for a collection that is under consideration.

6: Dahlia: Tell us what books you currently have out for the readers to enjoy?

At Freya's Bower, there are four titles: Free Spirits, The Sexual Science of Witchery, Conspiracy of Angels, and Honeysuckle and Wild Roses. I have Visiting Donna Dee at Amira Press.com and The Red Storm at Lavenderisis.com.

7: Dahlia: What are some of the goals you have set for yourself in your writing career?

To finish all my WIPs, lol!

8: Dahlia: Is there any scenes in your books that you find difficult to write?

Yes, the graphic sex scenes in my sizzling titles are tough to write because they bore me to death. I've been writing sex fiction for so long that I just cringe if I have to write such a scene. There are only so many ways a writer can present a sex scene without it becoming redundant and finding ways to present them in an erotic way without it coming across as purple prose or disgusting is tricky to do at times.

9: Dahlia: Behind the scenes Zinnia when the computer is off and your day is done. What would we find you doing?

Enjoying my husband's company and playing with our toddler.

10: Dahlia: Your love scenes are scorching Zinnia! Where do you pull the inspiration for that extra “oomph!” in your books

I try to imagine what women dream about in a lover as in actual day dreams that stretch the boundaries a little bit, then I try to portray them in a believable fashion.

11: Dahlia: What do you think is the sexiest spot on a man’s body? ☺

Actually, there are two things about a man's body I find sexy. A man with wide shoulders and big, rough hands that show he works and can be gentle too.

12: Dahlia: If you could have one hot guy for a day to do your bidding who would it be and what will he be doing?

John Cena from WWE. I'd just like to sit and talk with him. Not only is he easy on the eyes, he strikes me as mischievous and witty. Now if I wasn't happily married, I could think of many things for him to do...

13: Dahlia: Who are some of your favorite writers? Do you find it hard to get personal time for reading between your writing schedule?

I love Phillipa Gregory's work, Tess Gerritsen, Kathleen Woodiwiss, Stephen King and many others. I'm super picky about material, so if it doesn't get my attention within the first two chapters, the book hits the give-away pile or the PDF is shut down for good. And yes, it's very difficult for me to find personal reading time. I've been on a short break since finishing The Red Storm, so I've been reading material that authors have asked me to review or crit.

14: Dahlia: Zinnia tell us three things that you could not live without?

My family, writing, and coffee.

15: Dahlia: Does your family read and like your books? How do they feel about your writing career?

My father-in-law is probably my biggest fan. He's an avid reader. My husband and kids support my writing and play a big role in keeping my spirit high so I don't get fed up with the bad aspects of publishing and toss in the towel.

16: Dahlia. Zinnia tell us where we could find out more about, any contest you have going on and your books.

One is on my contest page at my website www.zinniahope.com and deals with my novel Conspiracy of Angels. This novel comes out in print May 30th, which is when I'll announce the winner. The winner of that one will receive a goodie basket/bag. The other is at Lavender Isis press http://lavenderisis.com/theredstormbuy.html and runs until May 15th. The winner of that one will receive a piece of The Red Storm's mythology. LOL, actually it's a sterling silver chain and pendant with a 1-carat garnet set in it. It's worth approximately $80 and symbolizes the bloodgem pendant that the hero gives my heroine, Jordanne.

That guys and dolls was the author of some of the most heat filled books I have ever read. Zinnia Hope will sizzle your mind and fill your imagination with her books.!
Until next week luvvies!
Smooches ~*~Dahlia Rose

Sabrina Luna's Book Tour Rolls On!

2007-05-02T08:35:00.000-07:00

She's a day early but we are pleased as punch Sabrina is here with us today!!

Hi Everyone! Thanks for joining me on another stop onmy Mini-Online Blog Tour!

Today I’m visiting my fellow‘Midnight Muse’ Dahlia Rose. Thanks, Dahila, for having me here!

My ebook, HOT PURSUIT, will be released this coming Saturday, May 5th, at Mardi Gras Publishing. (www.mardigraspublishing.com)

Here’s a sexy little blurb:

When Cassie Meadows arrives home for her parents' wedding anniversary, she's pulled over for speeding by a cop….her ex-boyfriend Steve Tanner. She can't believe her old beau has turned into an Adonis in uniform! Steve Tanner's flame is rekindled when he encounters Cassie too, but she's ready to lead him on a hot pursuit he'll never forget!

I love this story because it’s a reunion story. Two young lovers parted by misunderstandings and now brought back together. It’s about love and forgiveness, but it also has a hardy dose of sexy fun, fast paced action and dash of hometown humor.

If you’ve read VELVET SEDUCTION, you’ll be familiar with some of the supporting characters in the small town of Mount Hill. I think that was one of the reasons I enjoyed writing HOT PURSUIT was to revisit the small town I created for my other novella and get reacquainted with a few of the supporting characters too!

VELVET SEDUCTION is currently available at Mardi GrasPublishing and look for HOT PURSUIT releasing May 5th!

Thx & Hugs,

Sabrina

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Interview with Marci Baun "Editor and Chief of Freya Bower and Wild Child Publishing

2007-04-30T06:40:00.000-07:00

The blog went up a little late this week! Due to blogger not letting me in.But never fear through persistance and a few cuss words...LOL here it is!
Don't forget Thursday May 3rd is the day that Sabrina Luna will be on our blog on her mini book tour!!

Ladies and Gents. We have a treat today. Marci Baun has given us an interview!

Dahlia: This is first time for the blog this week. We have the editor and chief of Freya’s Bower and Wild Child Publishing, Marci Baun with us! Welcome Marci! Please tell us a little more about you and what you do?

Thank you, Dahlia! I am delighted to be here.

Well, I have three hats, really. I not only am the editor-in-chief of both Freya’s Bower and Wild Child Publishing, but I am a stay-at-home mom, which is by far the hardest of the three jobs. (smile) My toddler keeps me very busy. I do most of my work for the two publishing houses after she goes to bed and during her nap…when she takes one.

2: Dahlia: It might be quite a job managing both publishing companies, how do you keep everything coordinated and running smoothly?

That’s probably one of the biggest challenges. Some days run smoother than others. It’s a matter of organization and focusing on one project at a time with a list of what is to be done next.

3: Dahlia: In the midst of all your work, do you write as well?

On occasion. Usually, my writing consists of a short, humorous article rarely topping 500 words, but I’ve managed 1200 before. Although I’d enjoy writing more, I don’t really have the time to do it.

4: Dahlia: Tell us about some of the books that are out with both Publishing companies?

Well, Wild Child Publishing is strictly a mainstream fiction publisher. We publish all the genres you would find in mainstream fiction. Our catalog consists mostly of psychological thriller, horror, literary short story collection, and a romantic suspense. We have two or three more in the horror/psychological thriller in edits. I would like to expand our offerings.

Freya’s Bower is strictly romance and erotica. We welcome all genres and currently have over 50 titles available.

5: Dahlia: Marci are either Freya’s Bower or Wild Child Publishing open for submissions?

Yes. We are always open to well-written material. (smile) You can check out our submission guidelines at: http://www.wildchildpublishing.com/content/view/32/100/
And http://www.freyasbower.com/content/view/12/31/

6: Dahlia: So Marci what is a typical day for you like?

A typical day? There is no such thing. I spend a good portion taking care of my toddler. When I am not doing that, I am on my computer editing, promoting, and planning what comes next. It’s a never-ending process. Some days require more computer time than others.

7: Dahlia: Are there any new horizons opening up for the companies this year?

We are increasing our print books for both places. You will also see ads for both companies in the appropriate magazines and online places. (Ex. Affaire de Coeur, Romantic Times for Freya’s Bower and Cemetery Dance and the like for Wild Child Publishing.)

8: Dahlia: Do both publishing company offer print contracts and what are the guidelines for that?

We have some guidelines we’ve offered to our authors. We require a specific number of ebooks to be sold of each novel length ebook before we will print that title. If the author exceeds that number, it goes to press.

9: Dahlia: Behind the scenes Marci when the computer is off and your day is done. What would we find you doing?

Sleeping. (grin) You doubt me? LOL It’s true, although on occasion, you’ll find me singing, but the day isn’t necessarily done at that point. I also have other duties, like dinner and the usual stuff you do around the house. (Most of these are shared with my husband, except the cooking.)

10: Dahlia: Out of all of the genres that both companies offer what is your favorite and what genre would you like to see more submissions in?

Historic paranormal romance. I love the combination of these genres and would love to see more of this at both. I would love more historical period.

11: Dahlia: What do you think is the sexiest spot on a man’s body? J

Oh, now that depends on the man, but for the most part, a sincere smile and beautiful eyes is a definite plus. If a man has an amazing body, I enjoy a six-pack stomach and broad shoulders. This comes from years of competitive swimming and being surrounded by just such bodies.

12: Dahlia: If you could have one hot guy for a day to do your bidding who would it be and what will he be doing?

That would be my husband. Um, various things, including massaging my feet, doing the laundry and cleaning the house. (grin) Yeah, mundane, but my wants have changed with the age. Besides, we have a great sex life. (grin)

13: Dahlia: Who are some of your favorite writers? Do you find it hard to get personal time for reading between all the works you do?

I have very little personal time for reading, and when I do, it’s impossible to turn off the editor. As a result, many of my favorite writers’ works are not my favorite any more. However, Jane Eyre is still one of my favorite books and I’ve enjoyed the occasional Jude Devereux book, although not the last one I read. The one before, yes, but not this last one. I don’t even remember the title.

14: Dahlia: What are some of your favorite things in life Marci?

A good book, swimming, my family, helping an author perfect their manuscript, and Baskin Robbins rocky road ice cream.

15: Dahlia: Tell us where we can find out more about you, Freya’s Bower and Wild Child Publishing?

You can find Freya’s Bower at: http://www.freyasbower.com/ and Wild Child Publishing at http://www.wildchildpublishing.com/

That ladies and gents was the editor, Marci Baun giving us some great tidbits about two excellent publishing companies and some great behind the scene info about herself!
Until next week luvvies!
Smooches ~*~Dahlia Rose

Interview with Larianne Wills

2007-04-30T06:30:00.000-07:00

Dahlia: Today we have Larriane Wills aka Larion Wills with us on the blog! I had the most wonderful pleasure of meeting this author in person and she is absolutely charming! Welcome Larriane!

1: Dahlia: First off tell us how you got into the world of writing?

Thank you, Dahlia. I’ve happy to be here. Before I start answering your questions I want to tell you what a pleasure it was meeting you and you fiancee. It was a thrill for me to meet someone I’d met online, visited with, and whose work I’ve read. I promised not to blow your image so I’ll only say I admire someone who does as much as you do. Okay, now how I got into the writing world. An accident actually. I don’t mean I accidentally wrote something. I’ve been doing that for years, but finding a publisher who liked what I wrote happened by accident. I was a web surfing for agents with the thought I mind that I needed an agent ( who knew the ins and outs that I didn’t) to do the submitting for me. There was this little box on the side of some page I ended up on with a funny looking kangaroo. It was a publisher, not an agent, but I thought what the hell (hope cussing is okay here) and gave it a click. I cruised their site, liked what I read and thought why not, eliminate one step by going to a publisher instead of an agent and save 10%. I send in a submission, they send back that they wanted the manuscript. Four weeks later they send back a nice letter telling me they liked the premise, but thought it was weak in the middle. I asked if I worked on it would they read it again. I revised it, send it back and they accepted it. That was The Knowing. I sent in four after that, they’ve accepted all four. I can tell you I walked round in a daze for quite awhile.

2: Dahlia: The Knowing was such a compelling story. Could you tell the readers more about it?

It’s a historical fantasy, a world and time different from our own. Garran is a man trapped by fate, knowing he was hunted and why. He didn’t believe he could change his fate, just stay ahead of it, and held himself back from allowing himself to love He fought off his attraction to Fayahstella, walked away from her, but fate again kept him from walking away from Miranna even though he knew it could never be. That’s one part of the plot. Garran staying free of the betrayal and intrigues of two countries and two powerful religions, an evading army and assassins sent to kill him is another. I promise it isn’t as complicated as it sounds.

3: Dahlia: Do you have any new releases we should know about and where can we find them?

Looking Glass Portal came out just a few weeks ago. It’s a science fiction, very little romance, but lots of suspense. It’s in a science fiction setting, but not loaded with a lot of technical facts or supposition, just a good story with alien humanoids and creatures on a space ship. The tag line is, ‘are like minds connected even through the vastness of space with what is legend and myth in one world reality in another.’ That’s how I get away with having a Pegasus. What you can do with sci-fi is wonderful. It’s available online in print at Amazon.com and in e-book formats at Swimming Kangaroo Books. Links for both to take you straight to them are on my website. After that three romances, soft, sensual, and historical, will be released in Oct, Nov, and Dec of this year, all under the pen of Larion Wills.

4: Dahlia: What are you working on now?

Getting myself organized so I can get back to writing. I told you at first I felt like I was in a daze. Well I can out in a jumble with things I’ve never had to deal with before, editing the books in process and promoting primarily. Promoting really takes a lot of time. I’ve had trouble getting myself to concentrate with so many interruptions. As soon as I get myself settled, I’ll start whipping some more manuscripts into submitting form.

5: Dahlia: Larriane what is a typical day for you like? Is there any set pattern you follow to let our muse out to create?

Pattern, ha, not single one. I take that back. I get up every morning and go straight to the computer to check my emails for new edits to do, then personal messages, then loop messages. From there it depends, maybe a little TV before my shower, before I go on to whatever the day has waiting for me. My muse has been nagging at me something terrible. That’s why I want to get organized. She’s a driving little witch and once I let her out. Everything else goes to the way side. My husband can barely get me to answer, and he’s lucky if he can hold my attention for more than ten minutes. He knows he’s lost me when my eyes glaze over.

6: Dahlia: What are some of the goals you have set for yourself in your writing career?

To get more done and submitted. Beyond that, nothing much at this point. I’m still learning what has to be done after the book is published to make it a seller.

7: Dahlia: Are there any scenes in your books that you find difficult to write?

The endings. I always seem to have trouble with the endings. I’ve told the story, wrapped up all the odds and ends, everyone is going to live happily ever after (all my books end happy ever after) but tying up that last little knot is something I usually end up doing over and over.

8: Dahlia: Behind the scenes Larriane when the computer is off and your day is done. What would we find you doing?

Uh, well the computer doesn’t go off until I head for bed, but in-between when I’m not working I read a lot, watch a little TV, every Frid. morning I take my mother shopping, and once in a while my husband and I go out for dinner with friends. Nothing very exciting. We have big family get togethers for holidays and this semester I started American Sign Language classes at the community college. As you know from when we met, I have a pretty severe hearing loss. My daughter is taking the class with me, primarily to be able to tell me what’s going on during those big get-togethers. She decided that at the last one when she saw me sitting off to the side by myself because I couldn’t understand what anyone was saying. She was so determined she shook me out of my procrastination tree to go with her. I’ve got to admit it didn’t bother me nearly as much as it did her. I’ve gotten used to being excluded from group conversations. I withdraw because it’s frustrating, asking people to repeat things, and it tires me out trying to listen. Now I bet that was more than you wanted to know.

9: Dahlia: What genre does your books fall into and are you going to try any future endeavors in a new genre.

You could pretty much toss the manuscripts I have into the air and they’d fall in one or the other. I haven’t written any erotic, werewolves, vampires or shapeshifters although I do have a series in rough drafts that I believe would qualify as erotic. That’s a ways off to submitting. As for werewolves and vampires, I think about it, but at this point I haven’t anything cooking or plans for any genre I haven’t tried.

10: Dahlia: What do you think is the sexiest spot on a man’s body? J

Since we’re not talking about his face, I think it’s a nice firm chest and abs. Maybe nice wide shoulders. Or-we’re talking about hunks right, not the average guy on the street?

11: Dahlia: If you could have one hot guy for a day to do your bidding who would it be and what will he be doing?

If we’re pretending I’m not happily married, I’d want him to do what any red-blooded female would want. If we remember I have a husband, yard work. My yard’s a real mess right now. Ummm as to who? There are so many gorgeous hunks out there. Some one tall, dark and handsome or maybe tall, blond and handsome. Hell I’m not that choosy as long as he’s tall, handsome and not a redhead. Just make him drooling good-looking and well built.

12: Dahlia: Who are some of your favorite writers? Do you find it hard to get personal time for reading between your writing schedule?

Right now I’m into Karen Robarbs, Amanda Quick (in all her names) and JD Robbs to name a few. Any time Elisabeth Peters puts out one I get it and really wish she would do more under Barbara Michaels. As to finding time to read, I do that much like I do my writing, I start a book and only do what I absolutely have to until it’s finished. Drives my husband crazy.

13: Dahlia: What are some of your favorite things in life Larriane. The things you could not live without?

Assuming you mean outside of my reading and writing, I have to have my family.

14: Dahlia: Does your family read and like your books? How do they feel about your writing career?

I have two family members who are readers, a brother and uncle. They’ve both read both books and gotten extra copies to hand out to their extended family and friends. My oldest son who had never read a complete book before has read The Knowing and demanded a copy of Looking Glass Portal. That’s two really good examples of how supportive they all are. They are thrilled for me and proud of me. They brag about me and my husband not only hands out chaps books at the local café, he goes with me to all the conventions and book festivals I’ve attended. All of them, close and extended, couldn’t be happier for me.

15: Dahlia. Larriane tell us where we could find out more about, any contest you have going on and your books.

I run a monthly contest on my site as well as updates, excerpts and links for purchase. I’ve got a blog there too although I’m awful about updating it. I am a procrastinator. Guess I better tell you the addy. http://www.larriane.com. My email addy is there too.

Larriane Wills everyone, Author and one of the most extraordinary people you could ever meet! Look for her books and check back at her website often. I certainly do!
Until next week luvvies!
Smooches ~*~Dahlia Rose

Gracie McKeever."Author of Between Darkness &Daylight!"

2007-04-20T07:22:00.000-07:00

Well Happy Friday Bloggers!
Just a litle update that Our guess blooger Sabrina Luna will not be here next week as before said. She will be on her mini book tour to promote her new book "Hot Pursuit" coming out with Mardi Gras Publishing. And she will be here on May 3rd! Look out for her!

And now to Our interview with none other than Gracie McKeever!

1: Dahlia: Gracie! Thanks for doing a blog interview with me this week! First off, tell us how you started on this road to writing?

Gracie: Hi Dahlia! It’s wonderful to be here and I thank you for squeezing me into your busy schedule! I’ve been looking forward to sitting down with you for months . Now for that first question… I’ve been on this road to writing since I was a kid (about seven years old). I can barely remember I time when I haven’t written. I’ve been on this current road to publication since about 1994 when I sold my first mainstream story—Forgiven—to a new genre magazine out of Colorado.

2: Dahlia: There are many titles under your writing belt that capture the reader’s interest. Are you a plotter or panster by nature?

Gracie: I’m a little bit of both, depending on the story and the characters, and even the length of the piece I’m working on. I tend to plot a little for longer works, like novels and some novellas, not so much for short stories. Since most of my stories are character driven, my focus is more on the characters than the plot to begin with. I like to start out with detailed character backgrounds rather than an outline. I find when I know my characters, they lead me (and the story) where we need to go. Once I’m into the story I may start outlining scenes and chapters as they come to me, but to sit down and write out an entire outline before I even start the book doesn’t work for me. I do fashion at least a 50-word premise before I start and use that as my reference point and then plot along the way.

3: Dahlia: What current releases do you have for the readers? (Between Darkness and Daylight happens to be one of my favorites.)

Gracie: I’m so glad you enjoyed Between Darkness and Daylight, Dahlia and thanks for letting me know ! I have several releases out from three publishers so far. My most current, 2006/2007 releases are from Siren Publishing (http://www.sirenpub.com): Manifest Destiny: The Matchmaker 3; Nine Inches of Snow and the Ebony Princess; the previously mentioned Between Darkness and Daylight; In Plain Sight; Spells Cast in Shadows; Predator’s Salvation: Sisters of Emsharra 2; Terms of Surrender: The Matchmaker 2; Guardian Seductress: Sisters of Emsharra 1; and my first erotic romance and title with Siren, Beneath the Surface: The Matchmaker 1. From Fictionwise (http://www.fictionwise.com) I have a couple of re-releases: my first published novel ever, New Life Incognita; and Desert Dreams. From Awe-Struck E-Books (http://www.awe-struck.net) three of my oldest titles are still available: Dancing in the Dark; Flames Past; and Miles to Go.

4: Dahlia: Tell us about a few of your writing accomplishments?

Gracie: Besides being published, which is a major accomplishment in itself for me and one I value, some of my books have finaled and placed in several writing competitions and contests: Desert Dreams Quarter Finalist 3rd Annual New Century Writer Awards (NCWA) 2000, Novel Excerpt Category; New Life Incognita, Finalist, First Annual Dream Realm Awards 2000, Fantasy Category; Desert Dreams, Finalist, World Romance Writers (WRW) Crystal Globe Awards 2002, Best Overall Romance; Eternal Designs, Finalist, 5th Annual NCWA 2002, Novel-Novella Category; Flames Past, Romantic Times 2002 Award Nominee, Best Small Press Paranormal Category; and Between Darkness and Daylight, Finalist, 6th Annual NCWA 2003, Novel/Novella Category. Unfortunately, no actual wins yet. However, a couple of my recent titles have garnered some reader and reviewer accolades: Terms of Surrender was the Ecataromance Reviewers’ Choice Winner for 2006; Beneath the Surface was voted Best Story of 2006 by Romance Erotica Connection (Tabitha Lyons, its heroine, was voted Choice Heroine ).

5: Dahlia: Gracie you wrote your first erotic book in 2001 what did you write before your step into the erotic world?

As I mentioned before, my first story ever published was a mainstream title. My first efforts at novel writing followed the same vein, but always had a romantic element until in 1998 when I wrote my first out-and-out romance (of course with some genre-bending and crossing elements) in New Life Incognita, a New Age paranormal urban romance complete with a hero, heroine, a bad-ass villain and the requisite happily-ever-after. The bulk of my stories have been romance ever since (I do have a few horror stories available for free from my website at http://www.graciecmckeever.com)

6: Dahlia: Could you give us a little insight into what you are writing now?

Gracie: I actually just this week finished Zack and the Dark Shaft, an adult fairy tale (angels/bdsm/interracial/reincarnation) and my second effort featuring a M/M romance. I’m hoping to start work (again) on the 4th book in my The Matchmaker series, this one entitled Emilia’s Emancipation. I also want to lay the groundwork for an adult fable or myth in the next week.

7: Dahlia: Are there any scenes in your books you find are difficult to write? Why?

Gracie: Initially, I was shy about writing explicit love scenes in my books until I realized how much fun and liberating they are. Now love scenes are some of my favorite scenes to write! The difficult scenes come when I’m dealing with totally alien territory where I have to apply research (let’s say something involving a character’s profession that I don’t really know much about other than my research). Sometimes it’s hard to know how much to include in the interest of needed information and how much is story and character. When you learn a lot of interesting facts it’s tempting to just info-dump and put it all out there to share your knowledge with the reader. Then there are settings. Again, if it’s a place I’ve never been, it’s sometimes difficult to get the exact tone and flavor of a city or town right or know how/where to stop describing once I do get the tone and flavor right.

8: Dahlia: Where do you see your writing career going from here? What Goals have you set for yourself?

Gracie: This is always a tough question for me, Dahlia, as I don’t consider myself good at projecting. Where I’d like to see my career going is to expand my current fan and reader base in the small and independent publishing ranks to encompass major print fans and readers. I would love to be published in some NY anthologies (and have so far been accepted for Zane’s Eroticanoir.com short story anthology, Caramel Flava 2, towards that end). I have another short story under consideration at another erotica publisher, Cleiss Books and have my fingers crossed for that one. Other than this, I’m just looking forward to staying my current course with the appropriate adjustments here and there, and knowing that it will get me where I want to go, which is continued publication in my favorite genres and increasing my readership and exposure—my two main goals—even if I don’t ultimately get picked up by a major.

9: Dahlia: Behind the scenes Gracie, when the computer is off and your writing is done for the day, what would we find you doing?

Gracie: You’ll probably find me catching up on some much-needed sleeping and reading and going to the movies. Other than these, I like to go bowling, channel surf and just generally be a couch potato when I’m not spending time with my family. With the weather about to warm up I’m looking forward to walking a lot more, playing some outdoor sports like volleyball, handball.

10: Dahlia: Out of all of your books which one was your favorite to write and who is your favorite character? Tell us why?

Gracie: Wow, that is another tough question, Dahlia (you would think I’d be used to them by now ). I’d have to say Spells Cast in Shadows was my favorite book to write as it was one of the first books where I stretched my muscles at genuine world-building. I’d dabbled in some earlier works like New Life Incognita where I delved into the wiccan belief system, but though the book had several supernatural elements (in the psychic, wiccan hero, and his reincarnation as a woman) the story still took place in the “real,” contemporary world. Then there was my djinni romance, Desert Dreams, where I explored djinni mythology, but again, though the characters were from another “world” with otherworldly powers, the story still took place in the “real,” contemporary world. In Spells Cast in Shadows I actually created a universe parallel to ours (Sapphira) as well as an alien race of beings (the mythological centaurs aka Sapphirans) and their counterparts and one-time enemy, the elves of Oreias. One elf in particular (Demogorgon Loxias, the Black Elf) has recently joined the ranks of the Sapphiran Directorate, a character and position which plays a pivotal role in the storyline. As for who is my favorite character, I’ll have to go with Genesis from Guardian Seductress (the second story where I explored a parallel universe (Emsharra) and different, alien beings at war (the Inanna and Sebitu—or the mythological succubus). Out of all my heroines, Genesis Enki is someone I admire the most, specifically for her cool under pressure, and her vulnerability and strength. Though a larger-than-life, alien being, she is still relatable to me as a woman with needs, mainly her need to love and be loved and accepted despite all her arguments to the contrary.

11: Dahlia: New York is a busy place, does the hustle and bustle of the city hamper
your creativity or enhance it?

Gracie: I’d have to say the hustle and bustle of the city does a little of both— hampers and enhances my creativity. Sometimes I can feed off of the busy lifestyle and pour that energy into my characters and their story lives. Other times I’m so busy or swamped that I can’t find the time to write and when I do finally get the time to sit down in front of my computer at home, I’m too tired or burned out to come up with anything worth writing about.

12: Dahlia: If you could have one hot guy for a day to do your bidding who would it be and what will he be doing?

Gracie: One of my own heroes/guys or an actor? If it’s one of my heroes, I’d have to go with E.J. Vega from Beneath the Surface. And as to what I would have him doing? Hmmm, sexual slave sounds like a nice duty for him . I’d love to do to him what Tabitha did a couple of times: tie him up and have my way with him until he begs for mercy. If it’s an actor, I definitely chose Karl Urban for all the same duties as E.J. Mmm-mmm…yummy. Sexual slave, yep, that’s the ticket.

13: Dahlia: Who are some of your favorite writers? Do you find it hard to get personal time for reading in between writing and building your story lines?

Gracie: The only reason this one could be a tough question is to narrow the answer down enough so that it’s not going on for days . Here are a few favorites: Octavia E. Butler is my mainstay. Then there’s Shannon McKenna, Michael Barnette, Lara Santiago, Melodee Aaron, Sherilynn Kenyon, Dennis Danvers, Nancy Kress, Tina Wainscott, Erin McCarthy, Laura Baumbach, Willa Okati, Ally Blue, Elisa Adams, Joey W. Hill… I just recently started Camouflage by new-to-me author, Joe Haldeman (he was reco’d by a MySpace friend who has some of my same reading tastes and thought I would enjoy it). It’s early in the book and it’s a short read, buy I see some similarities to Octavia Butler’s Wild Seed (which I loved!). The voice and style are definitely different and original, but the premise is comparable and well-executed. Since Ms. Butler’s death, I’ve been searching for an author who could fill that void so I’m looking forward to finishing Haldeman’s book and maybe checking into some more of his work. As to your question about finding the time to read, it’s definitely a balancing act, but I have to feed the muse in order for her to work for me. I can’t not read. One way or another, I get it in (if it’s on the exercise bike, in the bathroom, on the train/commute to work) I feed .

14: Dahlia: Do you write full time? Or are you only Hot Erotic Author Gracie McKeever at night?
Gracie: I have a full-time 9 to 5 and I’m Hot Erotic Author Gracie McKeever at night and whenever else I can squeeze in the time to write (again, on the train/commute to and from work, etc. ).

15: Dahlia: Where can the your reader or anyone else find out more about you, any contest you are running or new releases?
Gracie: Readers can visit me at my website http://www.graciecmckeever.com or, if they’re on MySpace, they’re welcome to visit and Friend me at http://www.myspace.com/graciecmckeever. I have a blog there also, and I try to update it as often as possible. As for contests, I run one in my newsletter (The G-Spot) every two months and the prize is usually one of my own titles. Readers can visit http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewNewsletter.asp?authorID=623 to find out how to enter and for full contest rules, and/or to subscribe to The G-Spot. The current contest deadline is actually today (4/20/07), so interested readers still have some time to enter for a chance to win a copy of Between Darkness and Daylight. Readers can also visit Siren Publishing, Awe-Struck E-Books or Fictionwise for more information about me and my work.

Before we wrap things up, I’d like to thank you again, Dahlia, for giving me this forum to communicate with my fans and readers and especially I’d like to thank you for this wonderful haven and service you’ve created for us authors to get the word out about our work!

There you have it folks in the words of Gracie McKeever. She loves to hear from her readers so let this city girl know how much you love her books.

Ta ta for now!
Smooches ~*~Dahlia Rose

What's going on in the World od Dahlia Rose

2007-04-13T06:41:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday the 13th Ladies and Gents!
Isn't it a most luckiest of days! and I want everyone to throw of that myth of it being an dark bad day! It's a day of power and strength so use it to your advantage! :)

On the news front My story "When Love Commands" was accepted by Phaze and instead of being in their Force line will be lengthened to be a Novella and have its own cover! I am so excited by this because When Love Commands is another one of my babies and its a tribute to the hunky men in uniform who go overseas and we miss so much..Look for it Jan 2008 from Phaze!

On Thursday 4/26/2007 Sabrina Luna will be guest blogging here with us !! Yayyyyy. She is on her virtual book tour for "Hot Pursuit" her new book coming out with MGP and has made "heart to heart" one of her stops. How lucky are we to have her! You must stop by and see what the Siren of Seduction has to say!

The Intimate desires Contest is going on now at www.thedecadenceofdahlia.com
Click on the contest page and enter away it is the sexiest contest yet!

Well you saucy flirts. I am off to start the day and my weekend! TGIF! :)
Until i see you again
Smooches
Dahlia Rose