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Memorial Day marks the start of summer in the U.S. So, by June 1st, I like to have my spiffy summer reading list put together. Not that I'll stick to it since I like to skip around on a whim, or whatever piques my interest at the time. Summertime is all about having fun in your leisure anyway. So... read more »

Don't have a kindle? Don't wanna read on your computer or on your phone? Do prefer a paperback? Wanna read 'Outsider'?

Simply follow this link........ and enjoy!

http://www.lulu.com/shop/w-freedreame... read more »

Translation







Wang Wei (701-761)





王維




For Magistrate Li of Zi Province





送梓州李使君











Ten thousand gullies and ravines—

the trees that rise to the sky;





萬壑

樹參天




While a thousand mountains

echo the cuckoo.





千山

響杜鵑




In the mountain midst

it rains all night—





山中

一夜雨




And a hundred springs

form from tree tips.





樹杪

百重泉




Han women

carry the to... read more »

Divine by Nature is now available in Europe through Amazon's European outlets. If you life in the UK, Germany, Spain, France or Italy, copies are now easy for you to order.

Visit one of these websites for more information:

www.amazon.co.uk
www.amazon.de
www.amazon.es
www.amazon.fr
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Courtesy of David Gandyand JennilinhDinh

Tabbruis said he had to make a call and Shane said, “Anything wrong, Dad?”
Tabbruis smiled and was warmed to the bottom of his soul when Shane called him Dad. He shook his head and said, “No Son, but I need to make arrangements right away for our safety. I... read more »

I should start by saying that I love paranormal romance and Larissa Ione is on the top of my favorites list. I’ve read all her Demonica books and I’ve so excited that the series will continue. Lethal Rider is [...]

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The 19th May 1536 saw a queen of England executed, it was a day that shook the world, but it was followed the next day by another shocking event: the betrothal of King Henry VIII and Jane Seymour! Talk about moving fast!

You can read more information in my article on The Fall of Anne Boleyn timeli...

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"Archer’s second 18th-century paranormal (after Devil’s Kiss) does not disappoint, striking an impressive balance among plot, character development, and sizzling sensuality." read more »

When I first heard about this blog hop, I *almost* didn't sign up. I don't like words like "against"; I don't like words that separate "us and them". I would rather be a part of a Blog Hop for Equality...

...but then I sat down and really thought about stories like Kenneth's and the young man fr... read more »

Hey guys!


Awesome news for all my UK and European readers :-)

My paperbacks are now available from amazon UK, DE, FR, IT and ES. Yay! I'll update the 'Buy My Books' page with all the links as soon as I can.


I wish I could make my paperbacks as inexpensive as the ebooks but unfortunately I'm tied to... read more »

‫هل ستمر الأيام القادمة ، بسلام ؟‬ read more »

منذ فترة وأنا جالس مع أبنائي، دار حديث حول ما يتمناه كل واحد منهم في حياته، فذهبوا يحلقون في كل اتجاه على أجنحة أمنياتهم وأحلامهم، وخلال استماعي لهم، باغتني ابني الأكبر بقوله: أنا أعرف ما أقصى أمانيك يا أبي، فقلت له: ماذا؟ فقال: أنا واثق بأنك تتمنى أن تحصل على كل كتب العالم! أستطيع أن [...] read more »

This week for Suspender Sunday, I only have one picture to display. Why? After looking at this one, I couldn't seem to concentrate;)


Happy Suspender Sunday!




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Hey, y'all! For those who didn't know, I (Piper) wrote a story for the M/M Romance Group's "Love is Always Write" event. The fabulous L.C. Chase designed my cover, which you can see below. Under that is a blurb to the story itself. I've been told it'll be available on Goodreads on June 16th. If y... read more »

In Deliverance: Mortal Path Book 3, I offered the opportunity to name a character in the book. The winner was Jill Bakkum, who appears as a medical doctor in the book. Congratulations, "Dr." Jill!


It was a popular idea, and I'm planning to do the same for Mortal Path 4, working title
Bloodle... read more »

So, sod's law being what it is, I go and get all my paperbacks sorted out at Lulu because Createspace don't distribute to Amazon UK... then Createspace announce they're now distributing directly to Amazon UK.


Grrr.


Nevertheless, thanks to the opening of a new sales channel, I've gone back to Create... read more »

I thought this week I'd give you a taste of Be My Everything. Meet Lucas and Katherine...


"I’ve been thinking about this ever since I left that play party. I was intrigued by what I saw there, and I want to be dominated." "I think you need to research this further. You didn’t ask me any of the r... read more »

I came to history through fiction. But that very love of history can trip me up when reading novels set in the past. Starting a loose series of posts on why. read more »

I haven't been reading as much as I should. I've known this for years, but I can't seem to do anything about it.

Lately when I pick up a book, my attention is always divided. I can't keep focused on reading long enough, so I always break, bounce around the net for a few minutes, do something else,... read more »

Hello! Today was the day I was supposed to unveil Blood Debt’s cover – I’m sorry to say that won’t be possible. Dreamscape Covers did such a great job with the Destiny Series that I wanted them to also do the Touched Series. Unfortunately, she’s a little backed up and Blood Debt’s cover won’t be... read more »

Some cool facts about Vikings:

Investigation of mitochondrial DNA shows that about 70% of the women in modern Iceland are descended from Irish women, but few Icelandic men are descended from Irish men. The most likely explanation for this is that when the Vikings pillaged Ireland, they killed the... read more »

Today I'm thrilled to welcomeauthor, Deborah Swift, to my blog. Deborah writes highly acclaimed historical fiction - "The Lady's Slipper" is currently rated 5 stars on Amazon - and Deborah has kindly taken the time to visit and post on the subject of:'The Symbolism of Gloves.'
Welcome, Deborah!
I... read more »

Nathan closed the door slowly. He turned the bed lamp on and walked towards the mirror.

He opened his tuxedo and dropped it randomly on the floor. He opened his inner shirt and pants, and he wore nothing but his tight boxer. He always sleeps with his boxer, though. Fronting the mirror, Nathan admi... read more »

I have received a lot of emails recently asking variations of the same question, so I have finally relented and decided to let the ‘proverbial cat out of the bag'.

The third book in the ‘Highland Secret Series’ is called ‘Entwined’. No, I haven’t missed a book.

Here is where I drop the long awaite... read more »

“Men will never be free until the last king is strangled with the entrails of the last priest.” —Denis Diderot read more »

Issue 3 of The Journal of Unlikely Entomology is now live and contains my story The Familiar Buzz of Gone, a tale of missed opportunities and a man made of flies. The issue also containsstories by Amanda C Davis (a reprint from Shock Totem and a story I love), J M McDermott, Silvia Moreno-Garcia,... read more »

Yes, I've been at Goodreads. Reading reviews of my books. I know, it's never a good idea, but... I am weak. Very, very weak.

And, for the most part, undisturbed. I have a thick skin. I accept that all readers will not like all books. I realize that a criticism of a novel I wrote is not the same th... read more »

Woot, it's Six Sentence Sunday! This is my third Six Sentence Sunday from VIRGIN TERRITORY, my most recent release that came out 4/13 from Decadent Publishing. Hope you enjoy!

Kiki didn’t notice Vincent had stepped toward her until his sneakers bumped her bare feet. Wet snow gushed between her... read more »

After far too long an absence, I’m sure you’ll all be thrilled to know that Vintage Smut Sunday is now back to brighten up your weekends!

This week I’m throwing together three of my very old pictures, all featuring swarthy men. These old pics aren’t necessarily all that sexy, but I find them fasci...

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I’m pleased to say that “Dead Night – Potter’s Secrets” book 1.5 in Kiera Hudson Series Two is now available to download from Amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/Dead-Night-Pott... and Amzon.co.uk http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dead-Night-Po....

It will be available for the Nook and other ereaders shortly... read more »

Once in our Nashville hotel, Kim and I ordered dinner from room service and watched 40 Year Old Virgin until we passed out from road fatigue. Bright and early the next morning I dropped her off at the airport (yes, I cried – I hate saying goodbye to friends) and went back to the hotel to work. An...

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70 Years Ago—May 20, 1942: Gen. Joseph Stilwell arrives in Imphal, India from Burma with 100 military personnel and civilians, including missionary Dr. Gordon Seagrave and 19 nurses, after 150-mile march. Last Japanese-Americans evacuated from San Francisco. read more »

Since Goodreads takes forever to import posts, here is a link to the last post of Hop Against Homophobia. Don't worry, no angst today! only good fun stuff. I'm positively incapable of keeping up angst for too long!

Here's a link to the giveaway spree! read more »

echo by francesca-lia-block featuring dr martens boots

Vintage dress
£45 - lovemissdaisy.com

Silk top
£785 - farfetch.com

Organic by John Patrick poplin shirt
$242 - lagarconne.com

Current/Elliott slim fit pants
$265 - stylebop.com

Chantal Thomass soft cup bra
$160 - stylebop.com

Melissa ankle strap shoes...

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Today I went back to the Imperial War Museum. It's one of those places I visit every few months - for the bookshop, and to stare up at the planes suspended from the roof. And then I do one of the galleries, or maybe two. If my stomach is especially strong that day, I go to the Holocaust Exhibitio... read more »

ELEVEN

It was still early, and there was nothing back at the Friendly Campfire for me but a rose-bush and a screaming skull. And some promiscuously rustling trees, and maybe some threatening crickets clicking their mandibles. (It’s not their wings, you know. It’s their teeth. Hmm. Note to self: Fl...

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First: I have a new RSS feed. If you prefer to read this in your feed reader, you will need to update your subscription.

First Point Five: If you are in the Seattle area, I posted information about this week’s signing/forum below, plus a link to The Iron Duke discussion in Felicia Day’s Vaginal...

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I wanted to let you know that Hale are going to produce a limited edition, de luxe version of (Mr) Darcy's Diaryto celebrate the bicentennial of Pride and Prejudice. The book will be:

Hardback
Illustrated

It will have:

A ribbon marker
Coloured end papers
Head and tail bands
A sewn binding

And every copy... read more »

La retorica è una cosa che non sopporto. Perdonate la franchezza, ma non so dirlo in altro modo. Lo scrivere, il dire, "quella frase" tanto per essere presente; tanto per non perdere l'ennesima occasione mediatica e far parte del gregge di chi gli eventi li condivide, senza conoscerne il signific... read more »

Una vita interrotta, un sorriso cancellato dalla logica spietata di un assassino che, forse, resterà senza nome. Melissa aveva appena sedici anni e non sapeva- come avrebbe potuto?- di avere un appuntamento con la morte. L'esplosione della bomba si è portata via i suoi sogni, le sue speranze, i s... read more »

I had a little bit of time this week because the next stage of edits on my manuscript won't start until next week some time, and of course, I spent it writing.

I began what I hope will be my third novel. It's another selkie story, this time set during the reign of Henry VIII.

I wanted to do a his... read more »

The Olympic flame reached Britain yesterday evening and set off on its 70 day dash round these islands first thing this morning. During that time it will visit all four home nations (England, N Ireland, Scotland, Wales), calling in at over 1,000 towns, cities and villages as well as some well-kno... read more »

Have you read
Awaken
and been anxiously waiting for my next book? Do you like to win free books? Well here’s your chance to do both! I am giving away 5 ARC copies of my new novel,
Echo of an Earth Angel
weeks before it releases to the public!
How do you win? Very simple. All you have to do i... read more »

Sunday, beautiful Sunday. Summer has arrived in my part of Ontario and I couldn’t be happier. Bring on the heat and humidity! Wherever you are, I hope you’re having fantastic weather too.

Thanks to everybody who stops by to read my snippets, and especially for your comments. Totally makes my day....

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Don’t forget. Our giveaway is this weekend! Rabbit in the Road is free today and tomorrow on Amazon. It’s been downloaded over 17,000 times already, so don’t miss out.

Ready for your signed paperback copy to arrive? Hop on twitter, follow @oliverbcampbell, and send him the following message:

For th...

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In my mind, this is how Malone looks, all cleaned up...


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May 18, 2002:




May 18, 2012:


Happy Anniversary, Dr. Krog!
At dinner last night, a younger couple sat at the table next to us. And when we mentioned to the waiter that we were celebrating our tenth anniversary, they sheepishly admitted that they were celebrating their first one.

"Can I ask-- what's... read more »

May is the month of endings... so much is coming to an end, and I don't like it... not one little bit. I hate reading the end of a book, and I hate writing the end of a book. But I'm not going to be talking about books, I'm talking about TV!




This is my current TV list... and it's all ending!


The... read more »