That’s what I’m talking about today over at the AA loop. So follow the link below and join me!

So, Friday was interesting. I made the trip to Conway for the Donald Maas workgroup (an hour and a half one way!). All the ladies were very nice. One I already knew from the Diamond State Romance Authors.

We were getting to know each other and talking about the story we want to use while we go through the Writing the Breakout Novel Workbook, when I look through the plate glass window and see a trampoline go flying by.

I must have said something like, “Well, that’s not something you see every day.” The women turned to the window and started making noise about how nasty it was outside. When more large objects got hurled through the air I said, “Let’s get behind the wall.”

Yeah, there was a tornado in the neighborhood. And we never got the siren or saw a funnel—just wind so strong it turned deck umbrellas inside out and bent them sideways, sent trash cans sliding down the street, and flattened large sections of privacy fence. The rain came at us sideways, and for a few moments even seemed to curve upwards.

When it was over, so was the meeting. There was just too much excitement to get back to work. Then I went out to my car and had a nasty surprise. A large section of shingle from a neaby roof had gotten wedged under my car, and the gritty side flapped against it. The side that faced the wind was covered with pits and tiny, hair-like scratches. I’m bummed because my deductible is pretty high, but whatcha gonna do?

I know what I’m gonna do—write another story to pay for the paint job.

Okay, so when I opened this blog up, the only thing I could think of to talk about was my tattoo. So the original title was “My tattoo’s molting!” But then I thought that people might be eating breakfast (or whatever you eat when you don’t live in my time zone), so I had to really think hard for another topic.

Then I remembered that tonight I will be at the Fallen Angels Reviews site!! Yup, I’ll be in their chat room at 8 PM CST, talking about whatever anyone who shows up wants to talk about. If you’ve never been there, here’s the link: Fallen Angels Chat Room (And yeah, I do give out a prize, er bribe!)

So back to the tattoo. Or not. Since LOCKDOWN’s out now, and I can focus completely on my Work-in-Progress (a cowboy menage), you’d think I’d be ready to blast through the end of that story. Only have a chapter and a half to go. But nooooo!

Last night I saw an email about someone who was looking for another author to join a special group tackling Donald Maas’s Writing the Breakout Novel Workbook. Since I have the workbook and have never made it past chapter one because I have no discipline, I called her at 9 o’clock last night begging for a seat at her table.

So today, I’ll be away from the computer, away from the email and my WIP. But I’m taking my camera. If our fearless workgroup leader doesn’t mind, I’ll come back with pics so you can see what working writers really look like!

So you’re still wondering why I typed the title back in? Couldn’t help myself. I didn’t know tattoos could be so gross. It itches like hell and is shedding skin like I have some skin-shedding disease, only my skin’s shedding in pretty colors. And I still can’t get into the pool.

Thanks to everyone who kept this blog so lively over the past few days! This is the end of this contest, but be watching because in a few days, I will be announcing another contest to celebrate the releases of Darkness Burning and Tempted by a Cowboy!

Following are the names of the current winners. The lucky ones need to send me an email to let me know where to deliver their prizes!

* The autographed copy of TEXAS MEN or DOWN IN TEXAS goes to…Lyoness2009!
* The autographed copy of ALLURING TALES: HOT HOLIDAY NIGHTS goes to…Heather Brewer!
* The free download of any one of my Ellora’s Cave backlisted stories goes to…Tamika!

Today, I’m blogging about Lockdown at Access Romance’s All-A-Blog. I’d love to see you there.

But you’re really wanting to know who the winners are of my countdown, right? I won’t make you wait or tease you. Oh wait, on second thought…I think I’ll wait until tonight to announce the winner! So if you’d like one more chance to win, be sure to visit me today and post a comment! 😈

And if you’ve forgotten what prizes I’m offering, be sure to check out my June 7th blog entry!!

The book is up on Ellora’s Cave’s site now!! I think I’ve done my job, whetting your appetites for more of my sexy “demons in prison” story. If you’re still not sure, take another look at the last three blogs and read the excerpts. I can’t wait to hear what you think! Let me know if you want more of the Shadowlands books!

If you’ve already made up your mind, here’s the link to make your purchase: LOCKDOWN

[The winner of the LOCKDOWN launch contest will be announced first thing tomorrow morning, so there’s still time to enter!]

From Manic Readers: “…LOCKDOWN was pure perfection…As good as the sex is I found myself totally immersed in the evil shadowing the three characters. I was downright riveted to my pages…Suspense, danger, mouthwatering sex scenes and a demon should be enough to make you pick up LOCKDOWN. I will recommend this book to everyone I know, it’s just that good!”

From Romance Readers Connection: “…Ms. Devlin weaves a tale that is raw, erotic, and imaginative. The sexual aspect of this story is phenomenal, both in the sheer eroticism and in its creativeness. The investigation side of the story has just the right amount of intrigue. It was a pleasure to read and I will definitely recommend this fantastic read!”

From Novelspot: “…LOCKDOWN is another hot read not to be missed by Delilah Devlin. The creativity and sexual energy in this supernatural erotic tale is amazing. I was caught up in the mystery and the foreshadowing evil in the story. All three characters were wonderfully done, and I loved their hardcore attitudes. This is a read you’ll not want to pass up.”

From Reader Views: “…LOCKDOWN by Delilah Devlin offers a uniquely different erotic tale. The sensual scenes are very well written and a pleasure to read. The plot is very complex for a novella, yet the author carries it well. I really enjoyed this story and hope that there will be more to follow along this line.”