Sometimes you just have to phone it in...

Sometimes it's just one of those days.

Sometimes there is family drama, and your publisher is calling in help, and work is crazy busy. Every time you answer the phone, you're landed with another short deadline, another problem, another project. The bills are past due, the paperwork is piling up, and something else needs to be redone.

Sometimes you just have to retreat to a bar, get a beer, and send in your blog challenge with your iPod....


What is your escape when you have one of those days?

A little summer dreaming...

This is one of my favorite views in Madeira Beach, FL - Dino Martini's stomping grounds. That's taken from the gazebo of a little restaurant called Waltz.


Now all I need is a glass of sangria!

Free ebooks all month long!

This month marks the first full year for Lyrical Press, Inc. and to celebrate they have lots of fun things in the works.

For starters, they are giving away an ebook a day at the LPI Blog. All you have to do each day is comment and you have a chance to win a free ebook - winners are announced the following day.

That's 31 chances to win free ebooks!

Including my own LIKE COFFEE AND DOUGHNUTS later this month.

At the end of the month, they'll be giving away a gift basket filled with all kinds of goodies donated by Lyrical Press authors (including something fun from me).

So stop by the Lyrical Press blog this month and check out the party!!

http://lyricalpress.blogspot.com/

I'd like to take a moment to welcome everyone from the Blog Book Tours group!

This is a fantastic learning experience and it looks to be a lot of fun. You can expect to be hearing more from me now that I'm taking part, AND I can finally say those magic words:

My book is coming out this month!

Like Coffee and Doughnuts will be released from Lyrical Press on May 18, so you can look forward to announcements, interviews, guest blogging, and even a few contests!

On top of that, this month is Lyrical Press's first birthday and I'll be taking part in several events to promote that as well.

It's going to be a fun month!

~~Elle

Like Coffee and Doughnuts - cover art

I just got the cover art for my novel today, and I have to say...it's very striking!

This is an M/M Erotic Romance/Mystery featuring Florida P.I. Dino Martini and his best friend and machanic, Seth Donnelly.

Full blurb coming soon!



Coming May 2009 from Lyrical Press!!

Waxing Jack is out!!

Toybox: Candles is out from Torquere Press!!




In it, you can find the first of my Hardwood Mansion stories, "Waxing Jack". This is a fun, humorous, and smoking hot story in which Jack Jones finds himself tricked into a sexy job interview that involves candle play with the very handsome and very rich owner of Hardwood Mansion. Will Jack pass the test and get the job?

Get your copy here:

Toybox: Candles - Waxing Jack



Happy reading!
Elle

Christmas Freebies!!

One of my publishers, Lyrical Press, is offering a whole slew of Christmas goodies from the ranks of their talented authors, and I'm letting you all know so you can get in on it!



Here's the official blurb and the how-to info:


Lyrical Press Holiday Story Giveaway

The talented authors and staff of Lyrical Press have come together with an absolutely amazing collection of short stories for your enjoyment. From some pretty creative twists on “A Christmas Carol” to some steamy Yuletide lovin’ (and some with a little of both!) you’re guaranteed to enjoy the assortment we’ve got for you.

Starting Sunday, December 14th, you will have a chance to receive these free stories. Each story’s author will spend a day highlighted on the Lyrical Press blog at: http://lyricalpress.blogspot.com

We’ll have a posting from the author, a brief description (and “heat” rating) of each story, and once the posting is up, simply follow the instructions on each post to get the story emailed to you (.pdf format only, sorry!) by Lesli the Promo Elf. Make sure to respond before time runs out to get the story or you’ll end up with coal in your inbox!

Now, because this is the holiday season and we don’t want to ruin the surprise, we aren’t going to “unwrap” our stories too soon. To stay up-to-date and to make sure you don’t miss a chance for a freebie from some of your favorite LPI authors, make sure you also join our Lyrical Press email list at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lyricalpress/

The schedule will be revealed there, as will a special holiday surprise at the end of the giveaway for our readers.


Happy Holidays!!

Elle