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Teresa's Writing Journey » I have a dream…
That some year I'll spend January not sick as a dog. I had high hopes that by not going to any New Year's Eve parties, I'd avoid whatever horrid bug was making the rounds these days.
No such luck.
I’m basically OK, but yesterday the residual congestion got into my sinuses–and the Cat-Herder's too–and the entire day was wasted in an effort to shake that nasty, headachy, dizzy feeling. Much better today, actually writing, but the Cat-Herder's still down with it. We may end up missing the Robert Burns Night party tomorrow. Sigh. Such a fine, literary excuse to drink too much Scotch on a week night.
Whine over. Back to work now, for a little while at least. At least I figured out why my scene felt so wrong. Now I "just" need to fix it! [Link]
EREC: erotic romance » Audiolark and Wild Rose, up a tree… (and other stuff)
Apparently there is an arrangement whereby Audiolark will make audiobook versions of book published by Wild Rose and Changeling. [via RomanceDivas forum]
You can now get a case for your Macbook to make it look like, well, a "BookBook." [Link]
Lilli Feisty :: Blog » Winners!!!
Okay, there was no way I could pick a winner on my own, so I just used a random number generator.
So…
The winners are…
Pattie and Blanch!!
Email me your info at lilli@lillianfeisty.com with your info and I’ll get the advance copies of Dare to Surrender in the mail.
Thanks to everyone who entered and congratulations, Patti and Blanch!
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Fierce Romance » Sports Sexy?
Sorry for the lateness of this post. Please don't penalize me for delay of game, er, I mean…well, I don't know what I mean. My head is filled mind-numbing football facts and recipes for bizarre snack foods designed to please the palette of the most die-hard junk food gorging, beer-swilling football fan, while at the same time being healthy enough so said ingester won't die of instant clogging of the arteries.
I’ve spent the morning preparing food substitutes consisting of 12 kinds of cheese product, 7 kinds of chips, 3 kinds of meat (one of which I've never heard of), pizza, a veggie platter (that has yet to be touched except by me), 2 kinds of beer, etc. It has taken Hubby and his friends 30 seconds to gobble most of it as they jump up and down yelling unintelligible, random phrases at our TV set.
And that's just at the commercials.
In case you are not aware, today is one of the playoff games for the Super Bowl. All across the USA, people are gathering in large groups to cheer on their favorite team, regardless of whether that team is from their local area or not. It is tradition. It is fun. It is sports.
But is it sexy?
I think it is. I definitely think Hubby is sports sexy. He puts on his lucky jersey, the one with the name of a team on it I don't think even exists anymore and which has only ever been lucky 100% of the time … [Link]
Leah Braemel » Blog Hub in violation of my copyright
If you are reading this post on The Blog Hub, be aware that it is being pirated and you are being subjected to ads that are not in the original post. All content of this blog is copyrighted, either by me or the original author who is my guest blogger. I did not, nor have I ever authorized any of my posts to be posted on the Blog Hub site. Please do not encourage these copyright pirates by clicking on any of their ads. Come visit my blog directly at http://leahbraemel.blogspot.com. [Link]
Around The Writer's Block » File Under: What were you thinking Mr. Nina??
It’s been a couple of years since I sat here on a Sunday morning and chatted about our snowmobiles. Why is that? Weeellll … let’s see, TWO winters ago when I went for a ride with Mr. Nina on what we affectionately call “sleds”, he 1) Got me lost on the top of a mountain and it took nearly 3 hours to find our way home. 2) He took me in the middle of the woods and dumped us sideways in a stream … which of course got us stuck … which meant he had to leave me ALONE in the woods for nearly 40 minutes while he walked out for help. And 3) On a gorgeous day he went screaming across a field and didn’t see a logging road and … well let’s just say that one landed me in the emergency room and a leg brace for ten days.
Okay now that you’re caught up, let me tell you about my ride on a snowmobile for the first time in two years. I know you’re wondering why I bothered, but here’s the reason …
Yep, it’s a brand new shiny sled. We picked one with all the bells and whistles. There’s a seat warmer and hand warmers and a big new comfortable seat. You see, there are no more children here to ride with Mr. Nina. So I thought … I really do enjoy touring through the forest on a beautiful winter day … it would be …
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Victoria Janssen » Siegfried Sassoon, "At Carnoy"
At CarnoyDown in the hollow there's the whole Brigade Camped in four groups: through twilight falling slow I hear a sound of mouth-organs, ill-played, And murmur of voices, gruff, confused, and low. Crouched among thistle-tufts I've watched the glowOf a blurred orange sunset flare and fade; And I'm content. To-morrow we must go To take some cursèd Wood … O world God made! July 3rd, [Link]
Wylie's Words » Can we bill the 11 million to the Panty Bomber?
I've been reading a lot (fact-based and op-eds) about the new airport screening procedures and what an even bigger nightmare flying has become in the wake of the PantyBomber.
*author note: you can call him the Underwear Bomber if you like, but I'm stickin' with Panty because it sounds more idiotic. And what kind of IDIOT sticks explosives next to his dick… What was he going to do with the 72 sacrificial virgins he undoubtably was promised? Sing soprano to them?*
It’s a scary world we live in. Granted. But it's pissing me off that travelling by airplane has become such a freaking nightmare that I'd rather just not go anyplace.
I used to be that girl who would plan her next trip before this one was finished. I read travel magazines, saved air miles, even strategically moved closer to the airport (weird but true!)
Now? The thought of the lines, the body scanners (creepy!!) the three-hour-before-your-flight arrival times, the no-ANYTHING on the plane (people who made these rules do not have children, clearly) and get this… they're even considering 'smart-belts' — seat belts that lock you into your seat at the discretion of the airline employee. *horror-movie-girly-scream*
Thank the Gods, all of 'em, that I've seen the Louvre, the Tower of London, the canals of Venice and the Alps cause if they lock me in a seat, I won't need a panty bomb to blow up.
For the US bound flights, the Toronto airport has to buy 44 body scanners (creepy!!) at the cost … [Link]
Star-Crossed Romance » Book Review – Fugitive, The Cat Star Chronicles #5
Fugitive, The Cat Star Chronicles #5
Cheryl Books
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca (January 5, 2010)
ISBN-10: 1402229402
ISBN-13: 978-1402229404
Between the gorgeous purple sky and fine semi-tropical weather, Barada 7 is a paradise for artists who paint birds and Drusilla is one of the best such artists. So when her boyfriend leaves her for another man, her agent sends her to Barada to recoup. The only people there remind Drusilla of short, orange skinned toads and the other indigenous life from, Zef, an eltran, doesn’t like anyone, particularly the orange skinned Baradans.
He does, however, like a wayward Zetithian warrior who is wanted by Nedwut bounty hunters. But Manx has learned to be cautious. It’s what’s kept him alive over the years since his escape from the slavers. That is, until he spies the lake house’s latest inhabitant, a woman he’s inexplicably drawn to. He has to be careful though. He trusts Zef not to give away his presence on Barada but can he trust the beautiful female whose scent drives him crazy?
Drusilla’s first glimpse of Manx as he stands on the edge of the lake near the rental house makes her think her fantasy man has come to life. She learns his name from Zef and discovers that he ‘likes’ her. Well, Drusilla isn’t in the market for another man but as she comes to know him, she decides that Manx is the man for her. She believes he feels the same way.
Until he disappears when the Nedwuts arrive.
Ms Brooks has once again given us a … [Link]
THE NAUGHTY LADY FROM SHADY LANE » Coming Together: Into the Light, now in print
Coming Together: Into the Light is now available in print!
Coming Together: Into the Light is a collection of diverse erotic fiction by some of the hottest names in the genre. The theme of this volume is the revelation of secrets, and it features a moving Introduction penned by the one and only Candida Royalle!
ALL royalties from the sale of this volume will benefit V-Day, which works to end violence against women and children. [Link]
Samhain Weblog » Glutton for Pleasure…In Print!
Glutton for Pleasure came out in print this month and I cannot tell you how excited I am. I tried to play it cool. I tried to be calm.
I can’t do it. After all, this is my very first print book. MY FIRST PRINT BOOK!!!
Ahem. Sorry. It’s just a huge deal for me. I mean, when Glutton came out in e, I was through the roof with happiness. But there’s just something about holding your first book in your hands, stroking that lovely cover, thumbing through the pristine pages, it’s…sigh. Awesome.
To share the awesomeness, I am giving away a copy (my first autographed copy!) on my blog (http://alisharai.wordpress.com) this week. Check it out.
Thanks for listening to my squeals of joy. I hope the new decade brings you much happiness as well, and lots of time to read.
Blurb below:
They’re craving something sweet. She likes it spicy.
Devi Malik knows how to heat things up. She does it every night as head chef in her family’s Indian restaurant. Her love life, though, is stuck in the subzero freezer. Now, with a chance to fulfill a secret fantasy with her long-time crush and his brother, it’s time to put her desire on the front two burners.
For Marcus Callahan, a love-’em-and-leave-’em attitude isn’t only a necessary evil of their kink. It’s a protective device. Lately, though, his brother Jace has been making noises about craving something more.
Jace’s dissatisfaction with their lifestyle grows with every glimpse …
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Crystal Jordan :: Blog » Sunday Funnies
You Are Original and Innovative
You are very open. You communicate well, and you connect with other people easily.
You are a naturally creative person. Ideas just flow from your mind.
A true chameleon, you are many things at different points in your life. You are very adaptable.
You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You’re always up to something.
You have a ton of energy, and most people can’t handle you. You’re very intense.
You definitely are a handful, and you’re likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun.
You are a free spirit, and you resent anyone who tries to fence you in.
You are unpredictable, adventurous, and always a little surprising.
You may miss out by not settling down, but you’re too busy having fun to care.
You are the total package – suave, sexy, smart, and strong.
You have the whole world under your spell, and you can influence almost everyone you know.
You don’t always resist your urges to crush the weak. Just remember, they don’t have as much going for them as you do.
You are a seeker. You often find yourself restless – and you have a lot of questions about life.
You tend to travel often, to fairly random locations. You’re most comfortable when you’re far away from home.
You are quite passionate and easily tempted. Your impulses sometimes get you into trouble.
You are usually the best at everything … you strive for …
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Taste of Kiwi » Easy Fishing
This photo was taken at the Goat Island Marine Reserve in New Zealand. The water is clear and the area pristine and full of fish. I took this photo of blue mau-mau from the rocks. People snorkle and dive here, but as you can see it’s easy to see fish without getting wet. You can also paddle at the water’s edge and huge fish swim around your legs.
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Redlines and Deadlines » Your Writing Space?
by Raelene Gorlinsky
Some writers say they can write anywhere, they just lug their laptop wherever they go. Some love to work at their local coffee shop, they like the energy and people and stimulation (and caffeine stimulant). Others need quiet and no distractions, a private spot.
So where do you write and what type of environment do you need to do your best plotting and wordsmithing? Are there things you like to have around you to inspire you or put you in the mood? What does your writing retreat look like? I have little touches of loveliness and whimsy in my home office, they make me happy while I work. For example, my pens are not in a drawer, they are in a pretty gold-rimmed flowers-and-butterflies mug. I love bookmarks, and that mug also currently holds my new silver and crystal bookmark. Do you have special items sitting on your desk too? Are there things about the "writing environment" you would recommend to other authors? [Link]
The Rantings & Ravings of Jeanne St. James » Interview with Guest Author Sapphire Phelan!
Please welcome my fellow Phaze author Sapphire Phelan!
• Tell me a little bit about yourself.
I write as Pamela K. Kinney for nonfiction ghost books, horror, scifi, fantasy, poetry and articles, but under the pseudonym, Sapphire Phelan write erotic and sweet paranormal, fantasy, scifi romance and erotic urban fantasy. I even have couple erotic horror stories written as Sapphire. I am happily married since 1977, have an adult son and am owned by two cats, Bast and Ripley. I make and wear costumes, which I do at scifi conventions with my husband. I also have done acting on stage and in films, though not as often past three years, except for doing the voice of a robot in an erotic scifi podcast.
• Do you use a pseudonym and if so, why?
Yes, Sapphire Phelan is a pseudonym. Originally for erotic romances, but now for sweet romances I have occasionally written.
• What genre do you write in? Why did you pick that genre?
Mainly paranormal romance, though I did published one sweet historical romance story in a romance ezine in 2007. I enjoy reading the genre, hence writing it.
• How would you describe your writing style? Plotter or pantser? Why?
Pantser. Because the stories go from begging to end in my mind. Was like that in school—always added the outline afterwards.
• What is your favorite genre to READ?
Horror, urban fantasy, fantasy, science fiction, paranormal romance, some historical romance, and nonfiction paranormal books. I also enjoy some mysteries.
• Do you have a specific place where … [Link]
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