Twenty Nine Things To Make You Smile...

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.

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

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 :)

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!!

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

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!

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!!

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!

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

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 :)

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!!

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!!

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!!

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

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!!

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

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!!

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!

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!

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