ALS Challenge

Post by Brandi Gillilan.

I was challenged to do the #ALSIceBucketChallenge by my good friend and best selling author Sharon Hamilton and boy was it COLD! It's for a good cause!

Spotlighting Author Kallypso Masters!!

Last year I found a great book on Amazon and started looking for more information about the author. I started talking to Kallypso Masters

 and asked to pass out bookmarks and such for her since I wanted to share about her series. I joined her Street Team not long after and I've had the privilege to get to know her a bit more.

Kallypso is a very kind woman that enjoys talking to her fans and treats them like life long friends. She spends time with her Street Team and listens to everyone's ideas. She's down to earth.

Her books are for sale at Amazon, here is a link to her page: http://www.amazon.com/Kallypso-Masters/e/B007WUQPOQ/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1407386020&sr=8-2-ent

Her books are in both English and Spanish. The covers have recently been redone and look amazing! I hope you enjoy her work as much as I do!

This is the first book in her Rescue Me Saga! Master at Arms and Nobody's Angel.

Families aren't always blood related. If you are looking for a series with gritty, realistic characters who will get under your skin and never let go and you have an open mind about alternate lifestyles, then look no further than the eye-opening Rescue Me Saga by USA Today Bestselling Author Kallypso Masters. 

PRAISE BY READERS: 

Ms. Masters shows in detail the stress and fears these men and women experience throughout their lives. As a spouse of a military veteran who suffers from PTSD I could relate to all of the characters in this beginning story and the following stories that are currently available…. But, warning…keep a box of tissues handy. I cried during each of the stories because I could see my husband’s experience in each of them. This is a series you don’t want to pass up! (Teresa Hughes, Review) 
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I found myself getting frustrated in the book, but not by anything the author did. Kallypso does a wonderful job of showing who her characters are. So any frustrating feelings I had was strictly towards a character who was simply being human and making a bad choice. Kallypso’s writing is very real—our heroes and heroines are human beings who make mistakes and bad decisions, who can be weak and vulnerable, or strong (sometimes TOO strong). (Anonymous) 
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NOBODY’S ANGEL is intensely sensual. While BDSM romance is not exactly my genre of choice, it seems to be handled quite well in this story, with an emphasis on safety and trust and not just kink. (Bobby, Book Wenches) 

CONTENT WARNING: Readers with a history of abuse are warned that, due to the emotional way in which the author presents the subject matter (past and present), the books might cause triggers while reading. Please read the Author's Notes at the beginnings of each book before reading further. The books in this saga are intended for mature adult readers who are not offended by profanity and graphic sex scenes. Note, however, that this saga is NOT erotica. The primary focus is on the development of the characters and the unfolding of their life stories. 

DESCRIPTION: 

MASTERS AT ARMS begins the journey of three men, each on a quest for honor, acceptance, and to ease his unspoken pain. Their paths cross at one of the darkest points in their lives. As they try to come to terms with the aftermath--forging an unbreakable bond--will they ever truly become masters of their own fates? Or would fate become master of them? 

NOBODY'S ANGEL: Marc d’Alessio might co-own a private kink club with his fellow military veterans, Adam and Damian, but he keeps all women at a distance. When Marc rescues Angelina Giardano from a disastrous first experience at his club, however, an uncharacteristic attraction leaves him torn between his safe, but lonely world, and a possible future with his angel. 

Angelina leaves the club behind only to have her dreams plagued by the Italian angel in a wolf mask who rescued her. When she meets Marc at a bar in her hometown, she can’t shake the feeling she knows him, but has no idea why he reminds her of her angel. While trying to protect Angelina from her abusive ex, though, Marc once again finds her at the Masters at Arms Club where she turns his safe, controlled world upside down. 

ABOUT THE RESCUE ME SAGA: The books in the ongoing Rescue Me Saga are not stand-alone stories and should be read in order, beginning with the books in this volume. Characters will recur in later books to deal with old and new issues in their lives as the saga continues, and each book builds upon all previous ones. Sometimes main characters even need another book to help resolve deep-seated issues affecting their relationships. 

BONUS MATERIAL in this version: Kallypso Masters has added the PLAYLIST of music that inspired her as she wrote about the first three couples mentioned in this combined volume, as well as a GLOSSARY OF TERMS and a CAST OF CHARACTERS in these books in the saga.

You can get it free for the Kindle at:
http://www.amazon.com/Masters-Arms-Nobodys-Angel-Rescue-ebook/dp/B00GR5990E/ref=la_B007WUQPOQ_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1407386026&sr=1-4

Writing

Hey y'all.

I've been busy writing the next book in my Fairytale Series. It's called Lucky Star. It will still feature the characters from Buy Me A Rose, but it will also introduce a few new characters such as Bell and Pan as well as Hook and Wendy. And were you wondering what the Witch Queen Windy has in store for our fiery Rose? You'll just have to wait and see when it's released.

BGillilan

Wicked Fairytales: The Curvy Collection has been released!!!

TEN HOT AND EXCITING RETELLINGS OF CLASSIC FAIRYTALES,

RE-IMAGINED BY MANY OF THE SAME BESTSELLING AUTHORS WHO BROUGHT YOU STRANDED WITH A BILLIONAIRE AND HOT SOLDIER!

Not everyone is what they appear to be and magic happens in the strangest places. What do you get when you mix a boozy fairy godmother, an overly dramatic Cinderella, a not so wicked stepsister and hot giant waiting at the top of the Beanstalk? You get BIG LOVE by Seraphina Donavan.

Ettie Stewart is such a nice, good girl, that she doesn’t even balk when her parents ship her off to a fat camp. But what if being everyone’s good little girl can have unexpected benefits in the form of the fat camp’s hot chef, Henry? Find out in CLEVER GIRL by Kate Baum.

Petra’s hiding a deep, dark secret...That she’s the big bad wolf. But the past always demands a reckoning. Will Petra be able to hold onto the man she loves, Argon Quinn, when he finds out the truth about their mingled pasts? The truth comes out in CRIMSON MEMORIES by Yvonne Nicolas.

Princess Skye Luna must choose a husband, and the array of princes and kings presented to her all have one thing in common. They’re not the man she loves. He’s lost forever. So why is King Michel so achingly familiar? THE SKYE’S THE LIMIT by Siobhan MacKenzie.

Princess Tonya leads a lonely, isolated and painfully celibate existence. Tad, cursed into the form of a frog, isn’t faring any better. When the two cross paths, Tonya’s response to his sexy voice is incendiary. It’s also the key to breaking Tad’s curse in CONTINUUM by Sheri Fredricks.

Horribly scarred by an enemy from his past, Lord Norcross lives in a world of darkness and shadows, until he rescues Lady Thessaly Shade. To keep her safe, he must claim her as his own. Can she possibly see him for the man he truly is and not the scars he bears in the BEAST OF BATH by Chasity Bowlin?

Cursed by an evil witch, Meesh and her brother Shawn will crave sweets forever. But as she walks into the new sweet shop in their town, Meesh encounters something that she craves more than sugar. SWEET TREAT by AR Von will satisfy all your cravings.

Rose has devoted herself to being a warrior, only to be told her best service to her family, is by becoming someone’s wife. Can a man like Prince Nicolai be happy with a wife who cares more for weapons than wiles? As they battle against an evil witch trying to capture their kingdom, he’ll discover her worth in BUY ME A ROSE by Brand Gillilan.

Samantha Goldi leaves her worthless, cheating boyfriend and finds herself lost in the woods. Taking the only refuge she can find, her safe haven is invaded by three hot, hunky brothers demanding to know who has been sleeping in their bed... and asking to join her in GOLDI’S THREE BEARS by Leigh Savage.

Angela Darling’s landing of her dream job is complicated by meeting two hot, dynamic man. In fact, Angela begins to realize she might have actually landed in a dream. Things are not what they appear to be, as magic and lust swirl around her. Leaving her dreary life behind, Angela gives herself up to the land of NEVER NEVER by Leanore Elliott.

For just $2.99!!

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K03EPV2

Stop the Presses! New Release!

Wicked FairyTales The Curvy Collection will be released April 27th! It will feature Leanore Elliott, Seraphina Donavan, A. R. Von, Kate Baum, Yvonne Nicolas, Siobhan MacKenzie, Chasity Bowlin, Leigh Savage and myself Brandi Gillilan.

Hot Off The Press Interview with the authors of Hot Soldiers Boxed Set

Welcome back Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a new interview with the authors of the Hot Soldier Boxed Set.

We will be speaking with all six authors and they will tell a little about their story in the book, their writing experience and their selves.

Please welcome

Kate Baum

Siobhan MacKinzie

Leanore Elliott

Seraphina Donavan

Jamallah Bergman

Charisma Knight

You can find their book on Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Hot-Soldier-Boxed-Seraphina-Donavan-ebook/dp/B00J83KPRI/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1397718960&sr=1-1&keywords=hot+soldier+boxed+set 

ebook $.99

paperback $12.14

Let’s get started shall we?

Q. What is the name of your book?

Seraphina: Hot Soldier Boxed Set, and my story is called Coming Home

Kate: Wrong Girl?

Jamallah: The name of my book is called “The Writer and The Soldier”

Charisma: The Last Tour

Leanore: Angel Watch

Siobhan: Suspicious Minds

Q. Would you give us a quick summary?

Charisma: Watching his entire unit get cut down in Afghanistan has left Sgt. Sebastian McElvoy questioning his sanity and whether or not he deserved to survive. Coming home to the wife he loves, the joy and peace that Rayna gives him fills him with guilt. But Sebastian isn't alone in wondering if the changes in him will allow them to resume their life together. Rayna looks at her husband and sees a man who is a ghost of his former self. Can she save him, and if she does, what will be the ultimate cost?

Siobhan: Jordan Blair is the prime suspect in the death of the man who caused him to lose his leg in Afghanistan – his former sadistic commanding officer. Recently promoted MP, Lt Rachel Carmichael, is in charge of the case and she is sure she has her killer in her sights. But there’s something about the wounded warrior that changes her mind. Rachel is drawn to him in spite of her suspicion. Proving his innocence might just be the first step towards healing…and love

Leanore: Mags Giovanni is a cop, her entire life is dedicated to law & order. Despite being what is considered a Bombshell, she has no interest in dating. Along with her good-looking partner, Max Stoker, they discover a vigilante is wreaking havoc on their beat. She meets Max’s best friend, a mysterious, quiet, sexy man. Rem Tarken is Marine Sniper who runs a YA club called Angel Watch. For the first time in her life? She wants a man to notice her. Yet, he doesn’t. She then, finds she has the wild hots for this marine, yet she feels he may be the vigilante too. Will she find love with him or will she have to arrest him?

Seraphina: Morgan Donnelly is a man in his forties. His whole adult life is spent in the military until an injury forces him out of active duty. He's got to decide whether he wants to be a civilian or ride a desk and send other young men into battle. Morgan is damaged, more emotionally than physically, though his injuries will impact him for the rest of his life... then he sees Lexi, a woman that by all accounts, should be totally off limits to him. She's too young, too sweet and then there's the added complication of him almost marrying her sister two decades earlier. But some things are just meant to be.

Jamallah: Basically it tells of a writer name Ione Finn who, after a good friend suggestion, decides to become a pen pal to a soldier. She ends up corresponding with Sgt. Mark Phillips and over a year they become very heavily involved with each other and eventually they meet in person for the very first time.

Kate: Ernestine “Ernie” Rose learned early on in life from her bitter and angry mother that she didn't need a man to succeed. While she learned those lessons well, they've made for a lonely life. It isn't until Ernie accompanies her extremely nervous friend on a blind date that Ernie discovers there's more than one way to need a man. Sparks fly between Ernie and the blind date's wingman, Chase. He inspires Ernie to do something she's never done before... let go of her inhibitions.

Q. What inspired the story?

Jamallah: I’ve known for years about where you can be a pen pal to a soldier overseas or either you can send a package to a soldier as well. So I thought that wouldn’t it be neat to write a story about what happens when two people become pen pals and what happens during that time.

Kate: I originally started this story to be part of an anthology with the theme of “wrong.”  When the idea of the hot soldier anthology dropped into my  lap, I saw the idea of a woman struggling with her soldier fantasy to add the crazy way she was raised in that men were all “wrong”.

Leanore: Soldiers I have known in my life.

Siobhan: I like strong women and I wanted to explore the possibility of a very “macho” army guy having to deal with a strong woman in authority – especially someone who out-ranked him. And the story itself came from a “what if…” question that would give me that platform to explore it.

Charisma: I’ll have to say the ladies I participated with in this anthology were great inspirations to me. I enjoyed participating with them in the group and really looking forward to doing more projects with them when the time comes

Seraphina: I worked in mental health counseling for a while. It's a brutal job and I am too pathologically empathetic to do it well and survive for any length of time. But while I was counseling, I encountered many men who were former military and who suffered from PTSD. I also encountered wives and girlfriend's who were suffering through the PTSD with their husbands and boyfriends. I felt like I could offer some insight into what it was like, and it was also a healing process for me, to be able to create these characters and give them the happy ending that sometimes eludes people in the real world

Q. Were you ever involved in the Military? Served, Retired, Volunteered, Child raised?

Kate: My husband is a veteran so I consulted with him on some details.

Charisma: No

Seraphina: I've never served, but many people in my family have. We have a long history of that. I'm also dating a man right now who spent many years in the Navy, and it shows. He's very dedicated, very driven. Whether he flourished in the military because he's those things anyway, or whether he became those things because of the military, is hard to say.

Jamallah: No I’ve never been involved in the Military but my granddad was in the Army.

Leanore: Dad was navy… stepdad was navy. I grew up right next to the largest Marine base in the world and have known many, both men & women marines in my life. At present I live almost right on the doorstep of Lackland Air Force base

Siobhan: I, personally, have never served. But I’ve met some wonderful men and women who have.

Q. Do you enjoy working with the other authors of the book?

Jamallah: Actually this is my FIRST anthology book and my first time working with other authors. It’s been something I’ve been wanting to do and I’m so glad to have been able to work with such a great ladies who not only do I call my fellow authors but also my good friends as well.

Charisma: Yes, they are a blast and I hope to do more anthologies with them.

Leanore: Oh, my gosh..YES!!!!

Seraphina: ? I love working with other authors. We all have different styles and approaches, and these are just some fantastic ladies

Kate: I LOVE working with the wicked women’s author group.  Sometimes as an author, it gets lonely since writing can be such an individual experience.  I am finding that working on an anthology project brings incredible camaraderie.

Siobhan: Always. These ladies are uber-talented. I love reading their stories and having mine linked to theirs. It’s like riding on the shoulders of giants.

Q. Can you give us an idea of some of your work?

Leanore: Mostly Erotic Romance of all genres: Western, Paranormal, Time Travel, Suspense, Fantasy, Shifter, BBW & Contemporary

Siobhan: Right now, I have three short stories out in the His Man… Series (His Man Friday, His Man Saturday, and His Man Sunday) with four more still to come. And I have three novels in the works that will be out within the next twelve months

Jamallah: Well right now I have ten books under my belt. I mainly write about Interracial/Multicultural Romance both Contemporary and Erotic. I’ve been publishing with Secret Cravings Publishing since 2011 but I recently just published my 1^st self-published book called “Her Chocolate Fantasy” which I am very happy about. Most of my heroines are ‘full figured women’ who a lot of my readers can relate because the majority of what I write about comes from the heart and most of what my heroines go through; my readers have been through in their lives.

Charisma: With a gasp, Rayna McElvoy was jolted awake. She up in bed and turned on the lamp.  Her eyes filled with tears as she picked up the gold trimmed picture frame from the nightstand to stare at her husband’s image. Breathing hard, she placed a trembling hand over her breaking heart. Was Sebastian okay? After experiencing another horrific dream of his demise, she could only hope and pray.

Lovingly, she touched Sebastian’s image with her fingertips, tracing every wrinkle, every line of his stern, masculine face. His intense green eyes gazed back at her. His aquiline nose slanted and fanned into flaring nostrils. She longed to run her fingers through his jet-black hair, which had been styled into a military crew cut ever since he joined the Army.

“Sebastian,” she whispered. Her tears splashed on the glass of the picture frame.

Kate: I have authored the “Girl series” about four best friends that support each other through thick and thin.  My novellas hopefully are complementing that series.

Seraphina: Well, I write a little of everything. It runs the gamut from light hearted romp, sexy office romances, to deep and emotionally charged drama. Obviously the mental health background plays a big role in character development, so it's interesting to see what sort of torture I foist upon my characters from time to time.

Q. Do you have anything planned soon? Books, Events, Signings Etc.

Siobhan: My first novel release will be within the next two months when I release Wilde Mountain Time, a romantic thriller. This year will also see the release of a two novel series – No Sooner Loved and A Pair of Stairs. I’ll have more information on Facebook as things progress.

Seraphina: In August, I'll be at the Author Reader Convention in New Orleans

Kate: I will be releasing book three of my series, Funny Girl, hopefully within only a few weeks of Hot Soldier

Jamallah: I have a book coming out soon “Gianni” my 3^rd book in the Ciprianos of Kellington series which has been highly anticipated since everyone has fallen in love with the Cipriano family.

Charisma: I’m currently working on Book Two of my Raven’s Falls Series entitled Raven and the Rose. I’m also working on Book 2 of my Dragon’s Series, the sequel to The Black Dragon.

Leanore: I plan a 3^rd book in my award Winning Nowhere, Arizona Series and a fourth in the Best-seller Velvet Western BBW Series, then 3 more Anthologies.

Q. What was the hardest part of writing a Military book?

Charisma: I wanted to include some scenes while Sebastian was in Afghanistan and that took some research because I have no idea what our military heroes go through. I don’t walk in their shoes and wanted to show Seb’s trials and tribulations.

Seraphina: Just digging into that emotion, that trauma of taking a man who was used to being on the front lines, used to being the go to guy, and then seeing him struggle with limitations and with guilt. It isn't just that they feel guilty for surviving, they feel guilty for complaining. They will compare their injuries to other people's and think they are being weak for complaining, or worse, ungrateful.

Jamallah: Making sure I had my facts straight on certain things

Leanore: The deep emotional scars, and the difficulty of the character reintegrating back into society

Siobhan: I have no military experience other than the few friends I know. It’s not a genre I read which made it very difficult to write. But fortunately, I have a great imagination, friends who had a lot to offer in the way of advice and technical know-how, and access to the Internet. 

                            

Q. What was the hardest part about writing this book?

Jamallah: Even though this is my first time writing about a character that was in the Military, I did have a problem with making sure that when I wrote about the fact that he was a Special Forces Weapons Sergeant. I really didn’t want it to be ALL ABOUT him being a Sergeant, I wanted it mainly to be about their relationship and the fact that this man, who is lying up in a hospital bed is trying to not think about the fact that he’s in a bed and he wants to at least be able to talk with someone who he can be himself with and not just be a military man.

Seraphina: Just coordinating everything. Writing a story, organizing and collaborating and finding time to edit for the other authors and beta read, while still working and doing all the every day stuff. It's always a juggling act.

Leanore: To end the story. It went past the word limit and then kept going. It wanted to be an actual novel and I never intended that. It was supposed to be a short. LOL n fact, it IS the longest short in the Antho

Charisma: Balancing romance and the reality of a soldier. At one point, my story was becoming too dark and I had to catch myself and rewrite while placing some emphasis on the romance of the story.

Siobhan: See the previous answer – this book or any military book!    

Kate: I always seem to struggle with finding the time to write.  I work full time and am a mother so writing always takes a back seat.  I find this frustrating as I have all these ideas in my head that need to come out!

Q. What is something you won’t write about?  (cyborgs, zombies, aliens etc)

Jamallah: Honestly there isn’t anything that I won’t write about, lol. I am willing to try anything once.

Siobhan: I refuse to glorify rape as if it’s a romantic device. I have problems with anyone who thinks that women have rape fantasies. Rape is not sexy; it’s not about making love or having sex. It’s about punishing and controlling someone. It’s about violence. And it does NOT lead to romance.

Leanore: I used to have a list…I didn’t think I ‘could’ write vampires or male on male. That’s just not true. I feel if someone asks me to write a Vampire Male on Male Erotic Romance? I can do it. Leanore CAN write anything, she just never knew it before.

Charisma: Wow, I’ve written about cyborgs and aliens but haven’t tackled the zombie genre yet. 

Kate: I will never write erotica that involves nonconsensual sex. 

Seraphina: I don't see Big Foot in my future. While I have friends who can write about that, crypto zoology just doesn't seem sexy to me.

                           

Q. What is your favorite color?

Kate: It seems to change with my moods.  Right now I’ll say I’m in a “red” mood. 

Jamallah: Cobalt Blue

Charisma: Black

Seraphina: Green

Leanore: RED, always and by far. I have almost flaming red hair too. lol

Siobhan: Cobalt blue – deep, mysterious and peaceful to me

Q. Any favorite animals?

Leanore: Cats and Birds…enemy species

Jamallah: Panda bears….any kind of puppy…..koala bears

Kate: Choosing between my dog or my cat is like choosing one of my children over the other so I have to say BOTH.

Charisma: Cats, they are awesome

Seraphina: Well, I’m a cat person

Siobhan: I’m quite partial to birds of prey – eagles and hawks. But I’ve recently been adopted by the wolf, my current totem animal

Q. What is a place you want to visit?

Kate: I’m a huge history buff but I particularly love the wild west.  My second book, Brave Girl, takes place on a Native American reservation in South Dakota.  I did a lot of research on the area and now I’m dying to get to the Black Hills. 

Charisma: Europe

Seraphina: Just spin the globe and point. I want to go everywhere

Jamallah: Would LOVE LOVE LOVE to visit Italy for a month
Leanore: Paris…Australia, New Zealand, Italy and Greece

Siobhan: I have a deep desire to go live in London, England for a year or so – to get a flat near the theater district and hit every play I can. And I figure if marriage to Tom Hiddleston goes with that, I’m good. 

Q. What is your current favorite television series?

Seraphina: Person of Interest. Jim Caviezel is so hot in that show, I can actually look at him as John Reese and forget that he played Jesus.

Jamallah: Sleepy Hollow…..OMG..I really can’t wait till it comes back on because I am in love with this show.

Leanore: Justified, Touch, The Following, House Of Cards

Siobhan: Hands down, Castle. But I’m also partial to Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, Rizzoli and Isles, Perception, the Dallas reboot….

Kate: Oh, that one is so easy!  The Walking Dead.

Charisma: The Originals

Q. If you could meet anyone famous from that/those shows who would it be?

Jamallah: Tom Mison, the gentleman who plays Ichabod Crane. I’m sorry but I have a thing for men with accents.

Charisma: Klaus, Elijah, Marcel, and Rebekah. I just love this show, and honestly couldn’t stand The Originals when they were first introduced on the Vampire Diaries. But now, I see the method behind their madness and I’ve just fallen in love with them!

Kate: I LOVE Darrell.  If he gets eaten by a zombie, I will never watch the show again.

Siobhan: Definitely Nathan Fillion. But I’d like to meet Clark Gregg (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) because I think Agent Coulson is wicked cool.

Leanore: Oh yes to all of them…Kiefer Sutherland and Kevin Bacon I have met though. (I have a background of working in clubs & restaurants in California)

Seraphina: Hmmm. No. I'd get tongue tied and weird. Maybe Nathan Fillion from Castle (and that little show that wouldn't die, FIREFLY!  Damn you Fox). Nathan and I could nerd out together, watch Star Wars. It would be awesome.

Q. What is your go-to treat?

Jamallah: Grapes or Pistachios

Charisma: Cheesecake

Kate: Anything chocolate

Seraphina: Right now, I'm obsessed with Blood Orange Sorbet. It's so good.

Leanore: Coffee and Chocolate. Both at the same time would be nice too?

Siobhan: When in doubt, a nice mug of hot chocolate with either a peppermint candy melted in it or some lovely peppermint schnapps. Mmmmm….

Q. What are three random things about you?

Jamallah: 1. I’m very shy around people until I get the chance to be comfortable around them

2. I am a big time movie buff….I love movies from the silent era up until the 90’s. I do have a movie group where we either talk about movies we like or I make suggestions about movies.

3. I get along with basically any and every one and I am a friend to the end to those that get to know me. I take my time with my fans and talk and answer questions and listen to my fellow authors when they need an ear. So yeah I’m pretty good that way.

Leanore: Random? Oh wow…I’ve been called: The Book Fairy, Wicked Leanore, The Goddess of Editing, A Knightess is Shimmering Armor, A Book Queen, A Book Slut…And often, just plain ole ‘Wicked’…But I have NEVER been known as being anything NEAR “Random”….*wicked chuckling inserted here*

Charisma: I’m a cover artist, aspiring web designer and entrepreneur.

Siobhan: 1. I’m still madly in love with Tom Hiddleston and I would love to have at least one dance with him. Just so I can stare into those beautiful eyes and dance in his arms. Heaven!

2. I am a devout Deist, with leanings toward the Pagan. I follow a mostly Celtic path with some Asatru leanings.

3. Writing is more than just my passion – it’s my sanity. When my life is screwed up beyond all measure, for whatever reason, writing helps me stay sane and on an even keel. It also takes all that stuff out of my head so that I can put more literary stuff in there. I get to share my passion and my fantasies. Does it get any better? I think not.

Seraphina: I read tarot cards. I have three tattoos. I have 7 cats. Yes, I know. I hate chick flicks. I refuse to watch movies that will make me cry. 

Kate:

1)    I live in New York but grew up in Chicago.  I have the most obnoxious Midwest accent.  Even after living here for 11 years, people still ask me where I’m from.

2)   One of my favorite things to do is visit haunted places. 

3)   I guess number two relates to number three.  I am a school librarian.  One of my popular library programs is telling ghost stories.  When the bell rings, many of my students are too scared to even leave their seats. 

A Legend

I have watched wrestling since I can remember. My family has almost always been viewers, since at least my Great-Grandfather. I remember when WCW and WWF were two different companies. And the fall of WCW then the unification of the companies. I have watched so many Legends make combacks or retire. I have watched the Classics to find out who certain wrestlers were my Mama or step-dad enjoyed watching.

I always knew about the Ultimate Warrior in passing that he was a crazy and amazing wrestler. Then my step-dad talked about him several times and I looked him up. I was so amazed! He was a truly gifted wrestler that was good at what he did but stop being who he wanted to be. His character was energetic, fun, crazy and enjoyed the match. I was so impressed when he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame and I was excited to watch his speech both at the ceremony and on Monday Night Raw.

I found out he passed away by accident. I was refreshing my Facebook and it shifted through several posts by my friends. One had posted about it. I couldn't believe it so I searched all over the internet and found it on several sites. I was and still am shocked. He was so young! May he rest in peace, and may his family find solace in the love of family, friends and fans.

The Ultimate Warrior will live on forever!

Stranded With A Billionaire-- (+playlist)

Jennifer Lynne has put Platinum Passion, Aphrodite Calling & Sex Club Secrets into #GodsOfLove (Series Bundle Books 1-3) and it's available everywhere!!

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Two Amazing Book Box Sets for just $.99 each with both holding six stories!

HOT SOLDIERS

is an exciting new anthology from authors of the bestselling STRANDED WITH A BILLIONAIRE,with the fabulous additions of Charisma Knight and Jamallah Bergman.
Hot Soldiers features six hot, romantic novellas of strong men and the stronger women who love them.

COMING HOME by Seraphina Donavan(bestselling author of Dragon's Lair and The Boss' Bad Girl)
Morgan Donnelly planned to live out his days in the military, but an IED changed all that. Returning to his hometown, struggling with PTSD and adapting to a life he hadn't envisioned, he finds himself drawn to the sweet and shy younger sister of his former fiancee. Lexi Flynn has her own issues. The curvy pastry shop owner finds it hard to believe that a man like Morgan would want her. Can Morgan and Lexi overcome their fear and insecurity to claim the happiness that is right in front of them

WRONG GIRL by Kate Baum (author of the Girl Series)
Ernestine “Ernie” Rose learned early on in life from her bitter and angry mother that she didn't need a man to succeed. While she learned those lessons well, they've made for a lonely life. It isn't until Ernie accompanies her extremely nervous friend on a blind date that Ernie discovers there's more than one way to need a man. Sparks fly between Ernie and the blind date's wingman, Chase. He inspires Ernie to do something she's never done before... let go of her inhibitions.

THE LAST TOUR by Charisma Knight (author of the Raven's Fall Series)
Watching his entire unit get cut down in Afghanistan has left Sgt. Sebastian McElvoy questioning his sanity and whether or not he deserved to survive. Coming home to the wife he loves, the joy and peace that Rayna gives him fills him with guilt. But Sebastian isn't alone in wondering if the changes in him will allow them to resume their life together. Rayna looks at her husband and sees a man who is a ghost of his former self. Can she save him, and if she does, what will be the ultimate cost?

THE SOLDIER AND THE WRITER by Jamallah Bergman (author of the Cipriano's of Kellington Series)
As a romance author, Ione Finn has been making people fall in love with heroes for years. She never imagined she'd make a real life hero fall in love with her. Wounded soldier, Sgt. Mark Phillips, has one bright spot in his long recovery, the letters he receives from Ione. What begins as a friendship between pen pals quickly grows into so much more, and when Mark finally goes home, he's eager to turn their long distance romance into a long and lasting love.

SUSPICIOUS MINDS by Siobhan MacKenzie (Author of 'His Man' Series)
Jordan Blair is the prime suspect in the death of the man who caused him to lose his leg in Afghanistan – his former sadistic commanding officer. Recently promoted MP, Lt Rachel Carmichael, is in charge of the case and she is sure she has her killer in her sights. But there’s something about the wounded warrior that changes her mind. Rachel is drawn to him in spite of her suspicion. Proving his innocence might just be the first step towards healing…and love.

ANGEL WATCH by Leanore Elliott (Bestselling author of the Beasts series)
Mags is a cop. Lives it, breathes it, and everything else takes a backseat to it. Sure, she knows that her curvy figure grabs attention, and she knows that her partner has the hots for her. But the only thing she's interested in is tracking the vigilante who's targeting criminals on her beat. There's only one likely suspect for Mags, and that's Rem Tarken, her partner's best friend. The only problem is that this solider and expert sniper ignites more in Mags than just suspicion. He shows her that she's a woman...And he never misses a target.

 

 

Check Out This Fantastic Anthology

Featuring six authors and six hot tales of love, lust and romance in Stranded With A Billionaire. It’ll satisfy your cravings for spicy and sweet, there’s no need for guilt.

Haunted by more than his past, Sam knows he’s Wrong For Ms. Wright.

Georgie Wright has been lusting after her billionaire boss, Sam Kirkland, for months. Little does she know that Sam has been fighting a similar battle. Stranded in a decrepit mansion by a flood, there's only one place to run…to each other.

Seraphina Donavan is a bestselling author with 91 Five Star reviews on Amazon.


Sometimes the cold holds the secret to love in Snowed In.

When a blizzard traps estranged lovers, Destiny and Jackson Abernathy They're forced to do the one thing they've spent a year avoiding—talk. In a cabin in the middle of nowhere, they bare their souls, and find their hearts and futures are put on the line.

Nikki Prince is an international bestselling author.


Delivering the right message changes Val’s whole life in Lucky Break.

Val is struggling to hold onto everything—job, home, relationship. Tucker is a billionaire who, on the surface, has it all. When Val’s dead end job sends her to deliver a message to a man in a limo, it turns both their lives upside down. Barreling down an interstate, trapped in the back of a semi, Val and Tucker embark on the most unintentional adventure of their lives...

Leanore Elliott, Best Selling Author with 142 Five Star Reviews at Amazon

Raisa discovers that being rich is not the same as being wealthy in Rich Girl.

Raisa Hughes is always in control. Set to take over a billion-dollar company, she doesn’t do helpless and powerless... until Trent. When this stunning, sexy man comes to her aid on the side of the road, he stirs erotic urges in her that she’s never known before. Raisa discovers that with the right man, she doesn’t mind being rescued after all.

Kate Baum is the author of the highly acclaimed Girl Series.

Trapped together, Jace and Natalia are forced to face their feelings in Let IT Snow.

Having blown her chance at love, Natalia threw herself into work...so much that she’s wrecking her health. To save her from herself, the man she loved and let go out of misguided loyalty is forced to kidnap her. But when the snowstorm of century hits, and they’ve got nowhere to run except to each other, their platonic friendship changes forever.

Brandi Gillilan is a debut author, bound for great things.

They survived the plane crash, but they might not survive one another in Fallen.

After a plane crash strands sole survivors, Alexander St. Thomas and pilot, Grace Allyn, in remote, storm tossed Alaska, the sparks truly begin to fly. Prickly, defensive and traumatized, their discord soon ignites another kind of fire. Entranced by her, Alex is determined to keep both Grace and himself alive...and together.

Siobhan MacKenzie is a multi-published, genre defying author.

Hot Soldier Boxed Set Release!!

Go get my friends' new book!

HOT SOLDIERS is an exciting new anthology from authors of the bestselling STRANDED WITH A BILLIONAIRE,with the fabulous additions of Charisma Knight and Jamallah Bergman. Just $.99!

Hot Soldiers features six hot, romantic novellas of strong men and the stronger women who love them.

COMING HOME by Seraphina Donavan(bestselling author of Dragon's Lair and The Boss' Bad Girl)
Morgan Donnelly planned to live out his days in the military, but an IED changed all that. Returning to his hometown, struggling with PTSD and adapting to a life he hadn't envisioned, he finds himself drawn to the sweet and shy younger sister of his former fiancee. Lexi Flynn has her own issues. The curvy pastry shop owner finds it hard to believe that a man like Morgan would want her. Can Morgan and Lexi overcome their fear and insecurity to claim the happiness that is right in front of them

WRONG GIRL by Kate Baum (author of the Girl Series)
Ernestine “Ernie” Rose learned early on in life from her bitter and angry mother that she didn't need a man to succeed. While she learned those lessons well, they've made for a lonely life. It isn't until Ernie accompanies her extremely nervous friend on a blind date that Ernie discovers there's more than one way to need a man. Sparks fly between Ernie and the blind date's wingman, Chase. He inspires Ernie to do something she's never done before... let go of her inhibitions.

THE LAST TOUR by Charisma Knight (author of the Raven's Fall Series)
Watching his entire unit get cut down in Afghanistan has left Sgt. Sebastian McElvoy questioning his sanity and whether or not he deserved to survive. Coming home to the wife he loves, the joy and peace that Rayna gives him fills him with guilt. But Sebastian isn't alone in wondering if the changes in him will allow them to resume their life together. Rayna looks at her husband and sees a man who is a ghost of his former self. Can she save him, and if she does, what will be the ultimate cost?

THE SOLDIER AND THE WRITER by Jamallah Bergman (author of the Cipriano's of Kellington Series)
As a romance author, Ione Finn has been making people fall in love with heroes for years. She never imagined she'd make a real life hero fall in love with her. Wounded soldier, Sgt. Mark Phillips, has one bright spot in his long recovery, the letters he receives from Ione. What begins as a friendship between pen pals quickly grows into so much more, and when Mark finally goes home, he's eager to turn their long distance romance into a long and lasting love.

SUSPICIOUS MINDS by Siobhan MacKenzie (Author of 'His Man' Series)
Jordan Blair is the prime suspect in the death of the man who caused him to lose his leg in Afghanistan – his former sadistic commanding officer. Recently promoted MP, Lt Rachel Carmichael, is in charge of the case and she is sure she has her killer in her sights. But there’s something about the wounded warrior that changes her mind. Rachel is drawn to him in spite of her suspicion. Proving his innocence might just be the first step towards healing…and love.

ANGEL WATCH by Leanore Elliott (Bestselling author of the Beasts series)
Mags is a cop. Lives it, breathes it, and everything else takes a backseat to it. Sure, she knows that her curvy figure grabs attention, and she knows that her partner has the hots for her. But the only thing she's interested in is tracking the vigilante who's targeting criminals on her beat. There's only one likely suspect for Mags, and that's Rem Tarken, her partner's best friend. The only problem is that this solider and expert sniper ignites more in Mags than just suspicion. He shows her that she's a woman...And he never misses a target.

http://www.amazon.com/Hot-Soldier-Boxed-Seraphina-Donavan-ebook/dp/B00J83KPRI/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1395717229&sr=1-1&keywords=hot+soldiers

Well the results are in.....

Well I'm out of the Hot Soldier Anthology. It was decided my story wasn't a good fit with the others and there are some things I can't and won't change. It hurts leaving. I loved writing my story and working with the girls but it isn't really up to me. I stand by my story and who knows, maybe y'all will see it published someday.

Thoughts

Have you ever had one of those days where you just want to curl up in bed and wake up again, hoping it was a bad dream? I'm sure at least half you of have. It's been a rough weeks for us and things just keep piling on.
When is enough enough?
I know I brought some of it on myself by choosing to be an author. No, it's not about a bad review, you get the bad with the good or an ugly fan letter, you have to get fan mail in the first place.
No I got some information about one of my books that hurt me. I know it's not personal it's business but it still hurts when it's your book that's the problem. I can have a great idea but if I can't get the story told exactly right I feel like I failed at a writer and as a creator.
No I'm not trying to get sympathy I'm just speaking my mind. That was part of the reason I created this blog, that and school work. But sometimes that fear hits that I'm just a one hit wonder.

Hot Soldier Boxed Set release date announced.

HOT SOLDIERS is an exciting new anthology from the authors of the bestselling STRANDED WITH A BILLIONAIRE, with the fabulous additions of Charisma Knight and Jamallah Bergman. Hot Soldiers features seven romantic novellas of strong men and the stronger women who love them.March 26th!

COMING HOME by Seraphina Donavan

Morgan Donnelly planned to live out his days in the military, but an IED changed all that. Returning to his hometown, struggling with PTSD and adapting to a life he hadn't envisioned, he finds himself drawn to the sweet and shy younger sister of his former fiancee. Lexi Flynn has her own issues. The curvy pastry shop owner finds it hard to believe that a man like Morgan would want her. Can Morgan and Lexi overcome their fear and insecurity to claim the happiness that is right in front of them?

STRONGER (Book One of the Reapers Series)  by Brandi Gillilan

Part of a Special Ops team called the Reapers, Malachi gave up the love of his life for his military career. Now they've been thrown together as they are forced to help plan his sister's wedding. Soon, Malachi learns that his proximity to Raine and the threat of rekindling old feelings aren't the only dangers they face. She's been targeted by the same terrorists he's been chasing and it will take all of his skills to keep her safe. He can save her life, but can he save his heart?

WRONG GIRL by Kate Baum

Ernestine “Ernie” Rose learned early on in life from her bitter and angry mother that she didn't need a man to succeed. While she learned those lessons well,  they've made for a lonely life. It isn't until Ernie accompanies her extremely nervous friend on a blind date that Ernie discovers there's more than one way to need a man. Sparks fly between Ernie and the blind date's wingman, Chase. He inspires Ernie to do something she's never done before... let go of her inhibitions.

THE LAST TOUR by Charisma Knight

Watching his entire unit get cut down in Afghanistan has left Sgt. Sebastian McElvoy questioning his sanity and whether or not he deserved to survive. Coming home to the wife he loves, the joy and peace that Rayna gives him fills him with guilt. But Sebastian isn't alone in wondering if the changes in him will allow them to resume their life together. Rayna looks at her husband and sees a man who is a ghost of his former self. Can she save him, and if she does, what will be the ultimate cost?

THE SOLDIER AND THE WRITER by Jamallah Bergman

As a romance author, Ione Finn has been making people fall in love with heroes for years. She never imagined she'd make a real life hero fall in love with her. Wounded solider, Sgt. Mark Phillips, has one bright spot in his long recovery, the letters he receives from Ione. What begins as a friendship between pen pals quickly grows into so much more, and when Mark finally goes home, he's eager to turn their long distance romance into a long and lasting love.

SUSPICIOUS MINDS by Siobhan MacKenzie

Jordan Blair is the prime suspect in the death of the man who caused him to lose his leg in Afghanistan – his former sadistic commanding officer. Recently promoted MP, Lt Rachel Carmichael, is in charge of the case and she is sure she has her killer in her sights. But there’s something about the wounded warrior  that changes her mind.  Rachel is drawn to him in spite of her suspicion. Proving his innocence might just be the first step towards healing…and love.

ANGEL WATCH by Leanore Elliott

Mags is a cop. Lives it, breathes it, and everything else takes a backseat to it. Sure, she knows that her curvy figure grabs attention, and she knows that her partner has the hots for her. But the only thing she's interested in is tracking the vigilante who's targeting criminals on her beat. There's only one likely suspect for Mags, and that's Rem Tarken, her partner's best friend. The only problem is that this solider and expert marksman ignites more in Mags than just suspicion. He reminds her that she's a woman... with needs.

Hello Again

Hello everyone how's it going? How did everyone handle the Winter Storms during February?
Well some of the ladies from Stranded With A Billionaire and a few other authors and I are finishing up another Anthology. This one is Hot Soldiers. It will be out this month so keep an eye out for it and I'll post when it's up.

Stranded Party!

Having a great time with the ladies of Stranded With A Billionaire. Still two hours to go on FB.
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Amazing Releases!

These are some amazing releases I thought I'd share!!

Featuring six authors and six hot tales of love, lust and romance in Stranded With A Billionaire. It’ll satisfy your cravings for spicy and sweet, and at only $0.99…there’s no need for guilt.

Haunted by more than his past, Sam knows he’s Wrong For Ms. Wright.
Georgie Wright has been lusting after her billionaire boss, Sam Kirkland, for months. Little does she know that Sam has been fighting a similar battle. Stranded in a decrepit mansion by a flood, there's only one place to run…to each other.
Seraphina Donavan is a bestselling author with 91 Five Star reviews on Amazon.

Sometimes the cold holds the secret to love in Snowed In.
When a blizzard traps estranged lovers, Destiny and Jackson Abernathy They're forced to do the one thing they've spent a year avoiding—talk. In a cabin in the middle of nowhere, they bare their souls, and find their hearts and futures are put on the line.
Nikki Prince is an international bestselling author.

Delivering the right message changes Val’s whole life in Lucky Break.
Val is struggling to hold onto everything—job, home, relationship. Tucker is a billionaire who, on the surface, has it all. When Val’s dead end job sends her to deliver a message to a man in a limo, it turns both their lives upside down. Barreling down an interstate, trapped in the back of a semi, Val and Tucker embark on the most unintentional adventure of their lives...
Leanore Elliott, Best Selling Author with 142 Five Star Reviews at Amazon
Raisa discovers that being rich is not the same as being wealthy in Rich Girl.
Raisa Hughes is always in control. Set to take over a billion-dollar company, she doesn’t do helpless and powerless... until Trent. When this stunning, sexy man comes to her aid on the side of the road, he stirs erotic urges in her that she’s never known before. Raisa discovers that with the right man, she doesn’t mind being rescued after all.
Kate Baum is the author of the highly acclaimed Girl Series.
Trapped together, Jace and Natalia are forced to face their feelings in Let IT Snow.
Having blown her chance at love, Natalia threw herself into work...so much that she’s wrecking her health. To save her from herself, the man she loved and let go out of misguided loyalty is forced to kidnap her. But when the snowstorm of century hits, and they’ve got nowhere to run except to each other, their platonic friendship changes forever.
Brandi Gillilan is a debut author, bound for great things.
They survived the plane crash, but they might not survive one another in Fallen.
After a plane crash strands sole survivors, Alexander St. Thomas and pilot, Grace Allyn, in remote, storm tossed Alaska, the sparks truly begin to fly. Prickly, defensive and traumatized, their discord soon ignites another kind of fire. Entranced by her, Alex is determined to keep both Grace and himself alive...and together.
Siobhan MacKenzie is a multi-published, genre defying author.

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Anthology of 8 Navy SEAL novellas by New York Times, USA Today and award-winning bestselling authors: Marliss Melton, Gennita Low, Teresa Reasor, Elle James, Delilah Devlin, Stephanie Tyler, J.M. Madden and Sharon Hamilton Just $.99

CODE OF SILENCE by Award-winning Internationally Bestselling author Marliss Melton:
Navy SEAL Vinny DeInnocentis has no idea his news reporter wife is keeping secrets. With her hard-won reputation for rooting out corruption, Ophelia can’t let a little thing like her unexpected pregnancy get in the way of exposing Pennsylvania’s lieutenant governor for the liar he is. But will her quest to publicize the truth — and her shocking discovery that her target is far more dangerous than she imagined — cost her more than she ever thought she’d lose?

SEAL MY DESTINY by New York Times and USA/Today Bestselling Author Sharon Hamilton:
Back from a horrible tour, Navy SEAL Luke Paulsen has a chance encounter with a woman who begins to unthaw his troubled soul. Deciding he’s too damaged, he begs off further entanglement, but then meets her again a month later at a family wedding, where the unavoidable attraction pulls them together as never before. Will their love be enough to heal them both for a chance at a Happily Ever After?

HOLDING ON by New York Times Bestselling author Stephanie Tyler:
(a novella set in the Hold series - originally published in SEAL of My Dreams altho) Jamie Michaels is an FBI Agent, married to a Navy SEAL…and about to give birth while her husband’s deployed. Navy SEAL Chris Waldron’s been on some impossible missions before, but getting home in time for the birth of his son might prove to be the toughest–and most rewarding mission of all.

WARRIOR by Bestselling author Gennita Low:
On a covert operation with his SEAL team, Lucas Branson bumps into his love interest, Kit Ling Harrison, who is overseas with her media team interviewing victims of war. Things get interesting when he and Kit end up on an unexpected road trip. Chasing vehicles, avoiding RPGs, singing silly songs, and falling in love ensue.

SEAL's DESIRE by USA Today Bestselling author Elle James:
Back from deployment, Navy SEAL Remy LaDue's planned Valentine's Day date with NCIS agent Mitchell Sanders runs amuck when he finds her undercover as a sexy stripper at a local lounge. Remy and his team join forces with Mitchell to find a missing woman and discover a human trafficking organization in the darkest heart of Virginia Beach.

SEAL's LOST DREAM by USA Today Bestselling author JM Madden
Former Navy SEAL K9 handler Joe Flynn lost his dog in the war and doesn’t want anything to do with animals, but every stray in Denver seems to head his way. Luckily for him, the luscious veterinarian Willow James doesn’t mind taking care of everything he finds. She even seems willing to take him on with all his ghosts, but is he ready to let them go for her?

BREAKING FREE by Bestselling author Teresa Reasor
When her brother Brett is attacked and left for dead, Zoe Weaver and Lieutenant Adam 'Hawk' Yazzie work together to discover if one of his SEAL teammates is responsible for his injuries. But will loyalties forged on the battlefield prove more binding than the truth? Or their love?

MUTINY'S BOUNTY by USA Today Bestselling author Delilah Devlin:
Interested only in experiencing an adrenaline-packed adventure first-hand to give her credo when she books her clients’ adventure vacations, Lace McElhannon finds more excitement than she can handle when she meets and falls into bed with ex-SEAL Dex Haygood. Fresh from protecting transport ships from Somali pirates, Dex figures his latest job will be a cakewalk, until he finds himself in deep water, swimming with sharks and trying to protect Lace when the yacht they’re sailing on is taken.