I’m getting packed for the weekend. I’ll be in Shreveport, Louisiana for the NOLA conference. I expect to have a great time. I love being around other writers because there’s so much creative energy in the air. And the best part is that I’ll be rooming with Elle James (also known as sister) and Shayla Kersten.

Thought I’d pass along the URL for that live radio broadcast of my interview at Canned Laughter and Coffee with Renee Bernard. It’s short, so you won’t be committing to listening to more than about ten minutes of me talking about Texas Men and their “equipment.” 😉Interview

Check my blog tomorrow for winners announcements! Oh! And be sure to check out Jennifer’s Random Musings—I’m blogging there today!

On an uncharacteristic whim, an obsessive, uptight woman vacations at an island resort where she learns to surrender to her disorderly, capricious, and wanton inner self.

Briana’s pristine life has recently gone downhill after she realized her perfect marriage was a sham. Weighed down by the burdens of her impending divorce, this “starter wife” calls the number printed on a postcard for a limited-time offer at an exotic island retreat. Upon arriving at the fantasy sex resort, Briana is confronted with all of her old hang-ups. Desperately wanting to change, she throws herself into the wildly erotic pleasures presented to her—freeing herself from her heartbreaking past and the inhibitions that have always held her back in life.

This is the last book I’ll pimp for at least a few weeks, promise! Obsessed releases officially today. Some of you have already received it thanks to Amazon’s early shipping, but the rest of you should be able to find it in the bookstores now. Not that you’ll find it in the romance section. Look instead for Zane’s display case. I’d love to see a photo or two when you do see it.

This book might not be in the romance section, but don’t be fooled. There’s a strong romantic plot flowing throughout the story. Although the plot centers around Briana’s learning to let go, you won’t see the seeds of romance I plant fully until the end. I hope you enjoy the journey.

Read an excerpt

I’ll be blogging today at Access Romance. Come keep me company! I’ll be talking about making it as a writer and my new book, Obsessed.

Naughty bits is the first-ever compilation of breath-hitching, leg crossing, pulse-quickening short erotic fiction from the editors of SPICE BRIEFS.

Penned by some of the genre’s best authors, including Megan Hart, Delilah Devlin, Jodi Lynn Copeland, Kimberly Kaye Terry and Sarah McCarty. These fifteen provocative, flirty, haunting—but always arousing—erotic encounters may be brief, but each one is guaranteed to be the naughtiest part of your day.

Harlequin Spice’s first print compilation of their most popular “Briefs” releases today. My own offering is one of the two stories that launched the line, Invite Me In—a sexy little story about a vampire and a succubus, who learn their gifts can help them transcend their own personal boundaries.

Authors featured in the volume include Kimberly Kaye Terry, Megan Hart, Sarah McCarty, Lacy Danes, Eden Bradley, Tracy Wolff and Jodi Lynn Copeland.

Read an excerpt

Just a little, before I have to go into promo mode again. Now that Texas Men is out, I have to look forward to next week’s two releases. Thanks to those of you who let me know how much you enjoyed TM—you know who you are!

The weather’s been crazy here—in the upper 60’s and raining constantly. The temperature dropped last night, so there goes my hope that the pool will actually heat up enough that I can slip into my wetsuit any time soon.

My life’s been a little crazy. I’m babysitting dogs while my parents are out of town. Could at least one of them have a bladder bigger than a peanut?! Both of them are Yorkies, which I find annoying. You have to remember, I was married to a canine instructor and am used to serious dogs with big barks. I’m not accustomed to watching where I step.

The past couple of months, I was hard at work on several projects—finishing up proposals, plus editing several works that are coming out later this year. This week, I took a breath and entered hibernation mode because I’m between contracts and nothing is pushing me to start on the last little deadlined project. I can’t write without adrenaline kicking my ass.

I had a couple of hopeful messages today. One concerning a publisher I thought might be a closed door. Another from my Dark Realm editor who loved by latest offering. Thank goodness. I was really worried she’d hate my crazy view of Hell. I have some revisions to make to the manuscript, but nothing really significant. Looks like the book’s a go! Woohoo!

Oh yeah, I did have one last contest winner to announce today. The last for the Texas Men countdown. On Sunday, I’ll post the name of Michelle’s winner. The winner of my contest is…Brandy. Brandy wins a $25 gift certificate from Amazon.com. I was going to offer her books, but I think she has just about everything I’ve written. She’ll make good use of the GC, I’m sure! 😉