tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21094737409974240632024-03-13T02:25:49.910-07:00Camile Carson Romancecamilecarsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205575335685552516noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125truetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109473740997424063.post-2889534693220549822012-05-29T16:06:00.001-07:002012-05-29T16:06:49.017-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">I would like to
thank author Carolyn Rosewood for visiting my blog. She is generously offering
a free copy of her book, “His Majesty’s Secret.” Please leave a comment and
include your email address at the bottom. Carolyn will make a random selection for
the recipient of “His Majesty’s Secret.” I love the book! I’m half-way
through and found her writing style
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<span style="color: #cccccc;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">His Majesty’s
Secret by Carolyn Rosewood</span></b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">I’m thrilled to
announce I’m now a Siren-Bookstrand author! <b><i><a href="http://www.bookstrand.com/his-majestys-secret">His
Majesty’s Secret</a></i></b>, my M/F fantasy romance set in an alternate
universe that mirrors our Medieval period, is available from <b><a href="http://www.bookstrand.com/carolyn-rosewood">Siren-Bookstrand</a></b>! I’m
thrilled to be part of Siren, and to show my appreciation to my readers, I’m giving
away a copy of His Majesty’s Secret today to one commenter!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cccccc;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">BLURB: </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">When
his half brother Austin declares himself King, Crown Prince Dalmas of Ashdowne
is forced to flee his castle or be put to death for treason. On his way to find
proof Austin's claims are false, he prevents the imminent sexual assault of a
beautiful young woman, killing Castle Guards in the process.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Fleeing a forced betrothal,
Ravenna LoPresti of Wythmail finds herself a reluctant companion to sexy,
lustful Dalmas on his journey to find the truth and win back his rightful
Crown. While Austin and his Guards chase Dalmas, a Royal Proclamation declares
a price on Ravenna's head as well.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Dalmas and Ravenna awaken each other's sexual
desires, but will lust and growing love keep them together, even if they find
the proof Dalmas needs? Or will Ravenna be forced to return to her kingdom and
marry the Count, or be put to death for a murder she didn't commit?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cccccc;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">ADULT EXCERPT: </span><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Ravenna didn’t realize she was crying
until he brushed away her tears. When his mouth found hers again, she didn’t
hesitate to return his kiss. He partially unlaced her dress, his fingers
trailing down her spine, white-hot against her skin. His tongue flicked down
her neck and across one shoulder, then the other.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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reached for his tunic, but he caught her hands and pinned them to her sides.
“Me first,” he whispered, a wicked grin on his face.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="color: #cccccc;">“Am
I not to move, Highness?” Ravenna shivered as he held her wrists firm.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="color: #cccccc;">“Keep
your hands at your side, or I’ll put you over my knee.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="color: #cccccc;">She
couldn’t help the moan that escaped her lips as he gently pushed the dress over
her breasts and arms until the fabric reached her wrists. She held her arms
still, although the thought of moving them so he’d follow through on his threat
to spank her sent waves of desire straight to her pussy.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="color: #cccccc;">He
knelt in front of her and took her breasts in his hands, pushing them together.
When he ran his teeth and tongue over her nipples as he had earlier by the stream,
she cried out, clenching her thighs together. She was so close to an orgasm all
she had to do was move the right way. Did he know? Was he doing this on
purpose, making her wait? “Dalmas, please.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="color: #cccccc;">He
looked up, his eyes smoky with lust. “You’re very impatient, girl of Wythmail.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="color: #cccccc;">When
he smacked her on the left ass cheek, she yelped, more from surprise than
anything. She barely felt his hand through the fabric of the skirt, but her
pussy became so wet her juices started to trickle down her thighs.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="color: #cccccc;">He
returned his attention to her nipples, and she had to dig her nails into her
palms to keep from grabbing a fistful of his hair to push his mouth closer. The
thought of a spanking competed with her desire to see what else he had planned
for her.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="color: #cccccc;">“You
may move your arms, but only to allow the dress to fall.” He pushed the fabric
down to her ankles. “Now keep your arms at your sides again or you’ll get more
of this.” He smacked her hard, once on each ass cheek.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Oh,
Stars of Rohesia. “Dalmas, please...” She looked into his handsome face to find
him grinning.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="color: #cccccc;">“Am
I to understand you like that, Ravenna?”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="color: #cccccc;">She
was grateful for the low light, for she knew a fierce blush covered her face.
“Yes,” she whispered.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="color: #cccccc;">“I
shall have to remember that.” He stood and retrieved a blanket, which he spread
on the ground in front of her. “Move your legs apart a bit.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="color: #cccccc;">She
did as he asked. His tongue traced a line of liquid fire over her abdomen then
down to her wetness, flicking her clit, teasing. Her palms became damp and numb
from pressing them against her hips to keep from moving. Incomprehensible
sounds escaped her throat. His tongue alternated between lapping inside her
pussy and flicking her clit until she was ready to explode. She’d reached the
point where she couldn’t take anymore when he took her entire clitoris into his
mouth and sucked hard, slipping two fingers inside her at the same time.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="color: #cccccc;">She
screamed and dug her hands into his hair, grinding her hips into his face as an
intense orgasm spread through her, shocking her with wave after wave of hot
fire. It went on for long minutes. Even her legs trembled.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="color: #cccccc;">He
lowered her to the blanket and laid her face down, then took her arms and put
them over her head, holding both wrists with one strong hand, just as he had
the first day.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="color: #cccccc;">“I
told you not to move,” he said, a smile in his voice.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="color: #cccccc;">She
tensed in anticipation. He spanked each cheek several times and it stung, but
it also sent a flood of desire through her like nothing ever had. He let go of
her wrists, and she heard the rustle of clothing.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="color: #cccccc;">“Please,
Dalmas. Let me touch you. Let me see you.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="color: #cccccc;">“Not
tonight. You’re being punished.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="color: #cccccc;">He
wrapped his tunic loosely around her wrists. “Tell me if this is too tight. I
don’t wish to harm you.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Ravenna
could barely catch her breath. Another orgasm was building, and all he’d done
was spank her and bind her wrists with a piece of cloth from which she could
easily break free.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="color: #cccccc;">He
massaged her ass, smacking her every so often, though not as hard as before. He
reached around and played with her nipples, then slipped a hand underneath to
stroke her clit. She tried to grind into his hand, but with her arms overhead
all she could do was lie there and let him take control. It was exhilarating to
give into him, and it left her dizzy with anticipation and desire.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="color: #cccccc;">“You’re
so beautiful, Ravenna. If we were at the castle we’d never leave my bed.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="color: #cccccc;">She
moaned and writhed, trying to bring on her climax. Finally she felt his cock
tease the opening to her wetness, circling it, prodding ever so slightly then
withdrawing. He kept one hand under her, and when he suddenly plunged inside,
she let out a scream as a strong orgasm rocked her.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="color: #cccccc;">He
thrust slowly, forcing her to slow down and wait for him. Both hands reached
under to cup her breasts. His thrusting gradually increased until finally he
pistoned in and out with speed she wouldn’t have thought possible. His breath
was hot on her back, and when she came again, he joined her, his spasms going
on for long moments.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I would like to welcome
Missy Lyons author of “Bareback on the Beach”, “Party for Three” and “Lynne’s
Love Triangle.” Missy how long have you been writing romance novels? What led
you to this particular form of art?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Thank you for inviting
me to be here, Camile! I started writing my first romance book when I was ten,
it was more like a fairy tale than anything with unicorns and fairies and one
cute little prince, but I actually got published for the first time in 2006. So
it’s probably safe to say I have been writing for most my life. However, I have
only been published for the last 6 years or so. I have come from a family that
encouraged creativity and my artistic skills, but since I loved to read it
seemed natural to want to carryover that skill and try to write a book. (In my
teenage years I could almost always be found with my nose buried in a book.) My
father is a screenwriter and he was a big supporter when I first began to
write. I stopped when I got married and focused on my family and my career.
Then I had just been accepted to a nursing school and I was so excited about it,
but with nowhere to put my energy yet, I came back to this creative outlet. I
wrote about dragons and druids and kickass women that could wield a sword as
good as any man and Dragon Heat was born. I didn’t finish nursing school, but I
am still living a dream and I have never looked back. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2. Congratulations on
your new releases. You are quite the prolific writer. Can you give us a hint as
to what we will read in your new novel?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">In Strictly Business,
Susannah is being forced to find a stud to be the father of her children or she
will lose her inheritance and access to her trust fund. Susannah is strong
willed and career driven but she hasn’t been ignoring her love life because she
wanted to, it’s all dried up because she is tired of guys trying to use her or
make friends with her father. She really needs a man who will love her and she
finds that man in an exotic Caribbean resort, but when her secret is out that
she is really just after getting pregnant in the tabloids she isn’t sure he
would ever welcome her back into his arms.
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3. Who is your most
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This is a hard question
to answer because it is hard to pick a favorite character. I remember all my
books and all my characters. I like to give them quirks that make them
memorable. For instance, Susannah in Strictly Business was kidnapped as a small
child so she is now afraid of the flying and getting in large crowds gives her
a claustrophobic feeling that terrifies her. Yet I think everyone can relate to
the overprotective parents and a mother that wants grandchildren so her
melodramatic mother isn’t all that special. After about five years of marriage,
my mother-in-law became very blunt in how she asked me when we planned to have
kids. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">But my favorite
character is always in the book I am writing as I am discovering their
personality take life. I try very hard not to base my characters on anyone I
know even if some similar traits may come out. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">4. What expectations or
dreams do you have for yourself as an author?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I am not extremely
career driven and happy where I am now as a primarily ebook author. I have a
family with young children that demand a lot of time and attention but as they
get to school age I hope to become more prolific and expand on some series that
I have started but never finished. My real problem is that I don’t write fast
enough. I feel like I am four books behind what I want to write. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I plan to reinvest in
myself and continue to improve my storytelling skills with classes and by
reading a lot and learning from other authors. I may never get to be a Nora
Roberts in the romance business but I don’t want my fans to ever get bored. So
I plan to keep my writing fresh and exciting. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">5. What projects are you
working on next? Can you give us a sneak peek into the mind of a bestselling
and highly regarded romance writer?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I have a couple things
planned. I am working on a series of sexy shark shifters this summer after I
finish up this Alien abduction story. It’s going to be a fun summer. *grins<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">6. Just for fun, what is
your extreme self-indulgence?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Chocolate covered
strawberries. When strawberries are in season, I love them and it’s what my
husband got me for Mother’s Day shipped overnight from California. He can be
such a sweetheart. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 200%;">Susannah flipped open her smutty romance book and
pretended to not pay attention as the plane filled up with people slowly. She
didn’t want to be forced into a conversation just to be polite to the person
next to her and they would get the hint if she was nose deep in a book.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 200%;">Curiosity got the best of her when her neighbor sat
down next to her, however. She glanced up to see a very un-business like man.
Sexy in a bad boy kind of way, totally not the kind of guy she’d ever go for,
but sexy just the same and that dismissing glance he gave her was just cocky
enough to know it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 200%;">It was not unusual for a Texan to be wearing a
cowboy hat, but when he removed it to reveal his mussed brown hair, he was
better looking if possible. Like he just got out of bed kind of messy. Damn,
but that shouldn’t be possible.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 200%;">Not that she cared. Nothing if the strange
attraction she felt for this stranger would ever come to fruition. She was
never that lucky, and he was so not her type it wasn’t funny. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 200%;">This wasn’t the preppy boys who went to her country
club and talked about the stock market. She imagined he’d be at home on the
back of a motorcycle as he was here in a plane full of people. His black shirt
clung to his chest, advertising a heavy metal band that she didn’t recognize
amidst skulls and blood. A snake wrapped itself around his bicep. He had a
tattoo for Christ’s sake. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 200%;">This was not the type of guy she could bring home to
meet mom and Dad at Christmas. He was good for one night of hot sweaty sex and
then it would be austa la vista and on to his next conquest and she would be
just as forgotten as yesterday’s news, but it would solve her little problem of
finding a loophole to get control of her trust fund without a marriage
proposal.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 200%;">This guy was so far off her radar, he likely didn’t
even recognize her name or her face from the weekly tabloids. So he wouldn’t
have a clue she was one of the heirs to a fortune in oil and he wouldn’t be
trying to sleep with her to get her money.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 200%;">He just liked her because…because he must have felt
an attraction to her physically. Which was a total turn on. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 200%;">A heat swept through her body and straight between
her legs as if that thought hit the magic on button. She clamped her legs shut
and turned away from the man, noting he smelled as good as he looked.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 200%;">God, what was she thinking? Crazy. This was just too
crazy for words. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 200%;">Quickly, she returned to reading her book, hoping he
wouldn’t notice the burn of her cheeks.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 200%;">She tried to concentrate—honestly but his sweet
aftershave infiltrated her defense and she found it hard to concentrate on her
book with the heaving bosoms of the heroine and all the heavy breathing going
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hope you all enjoyed
that little excerpt. Remember Strictly Business will be available for pre-order
at 15% off May 22 and available to download May 31. You can pick up your copy
here:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.bookstrand.com/strictly-business">http://www.bookstrand.com/strictly-business</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">but you can see all my
books available from Bookstrand here:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.bookstrand.com/missy-lyons">http://www.bookstrand.com/missy-lyons</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Thank you again for
having me out today Camile! Just for fun, I am going to the places that readers
can find me online.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Blog: <a href="http://missylyons.blogspot.com/">http://missylyons.blogspot.com/</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AuthorMissyLyons">https://www.facebook.com/AuthorMissyLyons</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Website: www.missylyons<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Twitter: @missylyons</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 8pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</div>camilecarsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205575335685552516noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109473740997424063.post-28192771667851938192012-05-14T16:57:00.004-07:002012-05-15T19:24:37.228-07:00Guest Author India Damaris<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Please
welcome India Damaris writer, artisan, photographer and entrepreneur. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">India,
you are not a romance writer but your novel <i>Till You and I Found Us </i>is
certainly a passionate read. Where did you find your inspiration? </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">My
inspiration is sucked out of my everyday life pores. Life pores that envelope
because what we know we are taught, and also Life pores that exist', because
time carries on. Life is a pattern. In my novel I accentuate the pattern of
life sequences in a visually creative atmosphere where one can adapt, grow and
understand "with" the characters. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Your
style of writing enables the characters to lead the reading audience, how did
you come about your genre and technique? </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">In
my experience of reading hundreds of books in my youth; I know that characters
who are based on complete individuality while learning to exist in a role play
of intricacy, are interesting, captivating and "moving" throughout
the story line. If it is a train, It need be a train! </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Are
you working on a new book? Tell us about your upcoming writing ventures.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">I
have started my next novel and will continue to work on it. Also, being an
artist I have many canvas's in production. I do have a screen play in the works
of my 1st novel and hope to progress with that project's completion end of 2012
for screen play producers. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">You
are an accomplished artisan. I love your prints, photos and knit work. How do
you have time to do everything, and do it so well? Tell us about your passions
and ideas. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Growing
up in a all nations immigrant community, I was a child of curiosity in general
and being outgoing learned many valuable lessons in life and was privileged to
hear true stories of immigration and family heritage. Along with this was the
artisan side of passed down traditions and livelihood necessity. Through my
step great Aunt and various school teachers, babysitter employers, part time
family, city jobs, and my entrepreneurship I developed a versatile palette of
panache to hold down summer gigs with a card table, money change out box, yarn,
and goods I had been crafting for a few winter months. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">In
the one pony touristy town I grew up in, I did very well for a minor talent and
learned some valuable business lessons being a solo artist. My step parents had
a music / appliance store and I was solely left alone running it at the age of
10+ as they had other jobs as well as I was in charge of my half brother 10 yrs
younger. I learned to deal with the public customers on 2 different levels;
retail and arts and crafts. I still held down 3 other jobs with the city,
babysitting, my music/guitar. So this versatility expanded my creativity
visually as well as intellectually. <br />
Responsibility taught me to be clever so I could spend less time at home which
wasn't a great place to be and the reward of creative responsibility was money
earned which enabled me to set goals so I could have more money for what I
lived for; my blessed talent of vision. "We do as we are dealt with."
</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">If
you could move your life in any direction, what would it be? </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">To
further the path of found and lost souls into life events while learning the
importance of each lesson along the way whether that be as an adult or child.
Art teaches and it also lends, thus is a expressional and healing attribute of
self. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">When
we first met, you were hoping to make it to the beaches of the Pacific Coast.
How close are you to that goal and what are you doing to make your dreams come
true? </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Daily
I network on Linked In and Facebook/Twitter and various other networks, that I
have my art for sale yet the world right now is in a flux and artists are
suffering so in that sense, with every breath I take is to be closer to that
goal. Financially getting there is a fantastic obstacle yet as my age tacks on;
it is a pipeline dream that one has just to discover. As a life coach, I say to
the audience; "You are your strongest weakness". Act accordingly. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Please
share your latest creations, ideas, hopes and dreams. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">"Uno"
hope is to feel the worlds' embrace in my heart so that I may burst into a new
planet and that it may be known as "Fail Proof". As for my ideas and
dreams, I persevere with the talent I have been bestowed to share with you my
creations, writings and humor so I may be remembered for advancing one's closed
mind!</span> <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Thank you for your time. You are one
of the busiest women I know. I wish you the very best in all of your endeavors.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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My guest today is AJ Jarrett, author of <i>Set Me On Fire. </i>Please welcome her and post any comments or questions below.<br />
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Hello to everyone and a big thank you to Camile for having
me today. I just recently had a book released through Silver Publishing titled
Set Me On Fire. It’s a contemporary romance between to male firefighters, Kelly
Lynch and Nate Anderson. Both characters are strong willed and can’t seem to
come to a compromise when it comes to their relationship.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Nate is the older of the two and has been a firefighter far
longer than Kelly. The only thing important to Nate is keeping the people he
loves safe and that includes Kelly. Kelly on the other hand is young and
headstrong. He knows what he wants out of life and isn’t afraid to make his
dreams come true. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I based my characters after my husband and mines
relationship. He’s the big protector who constantly worries about me. Where I’m
the one always taking chances to try things out without thought to my own wellbeing.
Granted my husband and I aren’t firefighters but the same elements apply like
in all relationships. If everyone was the same life would be boring. Being in
love is full of surprises that pop up every day and makes finding that special
person all worth it in the end. That’s why I love writing about characters that
have struggles and differences because it makes when they do finally come
together so much more exciting. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Thanks again Camile for having me and to everyone who was
able to stop by. Hope the rest of the week treats you well!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Kelly Lynch wanted to become a firefighter to help people,
but with his accident prone nature his boss, Nate Anderson, thinks he’s an
utter fool. Kelly never planned to fall for Nate but now that he has, he realizes
loving is easy; understanding and compromise are hard.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Nate has been attracted to Kelly since his first day at the
station house. Watching the younger man day in and day out is frustrating.
Kelly’s latest stunt almost got him killed and Nate fears losing the man of his
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Will Nate’s demanding ways cause the embers of their love to
die out? Or will Kelly prove he has what it takes to be with Nate, at work and
in the bedroom?<o:p></o:p></div>
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"God, I swear if you get me out of this mess I promise
to listen and follow orders for the rest of my life, or at least make the
effort to try," Kelly prayed aloud as he crawled, belly down, across the
dirty floor. He was doing his best to see through the smoke-filled room but
still couldn't find where he'd entered.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Kelly scooted a little more, using touch more than sight to
navigate his way through the smoky haze and chunks of debris. He had separated
from the team of men he'd come into the burning building with. A choice he now
regretted immensely.<o:p></o:p></div>
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He had made a stupid move, but he could have sworn he'd
heard someone cry out for help. A completely bonehead move to run off without
telling anyone. One of the first things they taught you when you became a
firefighter, never leave your team, or at least partner with someone else, but
never go off on your own.<o:p></o:p></div>
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But no, he thought he knew better and wanted to be the hero
and save the poor individual stuck in this fire pit. Now he was starting to
wonder if he'd just imagined he heard the cry for help.<o:p></o:p></div>
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"I'm so fucked." Kelly rested his helmet-covered
head on the ground and then proceeded to bang his head on the hard floor. It
was useless, he was trapped.<o:p></o:p></div>
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"Lynch."<o:p></o:p></div>
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Kelly sat up at the sound of someone yelling his name. What
direction had the voice come from? He couldn't tell. The sound was so faint
compared to all the hissing and crackling noises of the fire in full blaze all
around him.<o:p></o:p></div>
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"God damn it, Lynch, where are you?"<o:p></o:p></div>
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He heard the shout again, only louder. Kelly felt his way
around the floor until he came face to face with a boot. He started to look up
when large, glove-covered hands grabbed the back of his jacket.<o:p></o:p></div>
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"What do you think you were doing, you dumb shit?
You're lucky we noticed you missing."<o:p></o:p></div>
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Kelly could tell by the size of the man dragging him out of
the entryway that it was Luke Parsons, one of the biggest guys in the house. He
may be a big beefy guy, but he was super nice, and Kelly couldn't have been
more grateful Luke found him and not the lieutenant of their station house. <o:p></o:p></div>
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"I'm sorry but I thought I heard someone call out for
help." Kelly grabbed at Parsons' hand, still attached to Kelly's jacket,
dragging him along. "Please, Luke, I know I heard someone," he
pleaded as he tried to pull himself free of Luke's hold.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The fire raged through an abandoned building in the East
Bottoms of downtown Kansas City. While the only people in this building were
more than likely homeless, they were still people who needed to be saved.<o:p></o:p></div>
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"Are you sure, kid?" Kelly nodded
enthusiastically. "Okay then let's see what we can find. We don't have
much time; this building is going up faster than a hay bale."<o:p></o:p></div>
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"Okay."<o:p></o:p></div>
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As Kelly followed Luke back into the room, the sound of a
faint cry grabbed both their attention. Luke pushed Kelly behind him as he made
his way toward the small whimpering sounds. As they got closer, Kelly saw the
slight frame of a man huddled in the corner. Luke bent down and snatched the
man up in his arms.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Luke looked to Kelly. "Lead the way. Follow the way we
just came and you'll see the crew in the hallway."<o:p></o:p></div>
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Kelly navigated through the smoke and falling ceiling tiles
toward the exit. As he reached the doorway the hall was empty. He turned back
to Luke. "They're not here." Panic started to eat away at his
composure.<o:p></o:p></div>
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"Shit," Luke shouted. "Here, kid, take my
radio and let the guys know we're coming out with another man in tow. They need
to have paramedics ready for this guy."<o:p></o:p></div>
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"You know the way out?" Luke nodded as Kelly took
the offered radio and lifted his face shield. "This is Lynch and Parsons.
We got a survivor and we're coming out."<o:p></o:p></div>
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"Copy that, son. Make your way out fast. We just got
the order to clear the building and let it burn. Move your asses now."<o:p></o:p></div>
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He looked back to Luke. "You get that?"<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
"Yep. Head out the door and the stairs are on the
right. We need to go up one flight then a little ways down we’ll come to a set
of double doors and that will take us outside." Kelly watched as Luke
hefted the man higher on his shoulder. “Start moving.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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Kelly nodded his understanding and made his way toward
freedom. Times like this he questioned why he wanted to be a firefighter. No
one in his family was one, so it wasn't about carrying on a legacy or some
shit.<o:p></o:p></div>
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As he pushed the door open with his shoulder, he was greeted
by sunlight streaking through the smoky clouds rolling off the burning
building. He looked back toward Luke, the man he was carrying appeared passed
out over his shoulder. That was why Kelly had chosen this profession. He wanted
to make a difference. Have a job he could be proud of.<o:p></o:p></div>
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"Over here."<o:p></o:p></div>
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Kelly and Luke walked right over to the ambulance and
deposited the man with the paramedics. They then made their way over to the
engine where the rest of the crew stood watching the fire burn. Kelly flipped
up his face mask and removed his helmet. Then he took off his jacket, tucked
the heavy material under his arm, and stared up at the building. If Luke hadn't
found him, Kelly would be one crispy critter right about now.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
"What the fuck were you thinking?"<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Someone grabbed Kelly by the shoulders and threw him up
against the side of the truck, causing him to bump the back of his head hard
against the metal door. When his vision cleared he saw Nate Anderson,
lieutenant of station house sixteen, standing right in front of him with the
attitude Kelly had hoped to avoid.<o:p></o:p></div>
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"Hey, Nate, back the fuck up." Luke pushed himself
between him and Nate. "If it wasn't for Kelly, that man over there would
be dead."<o:p></o:p></div>
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Nate took a step back and looked toward the ambulance where
the man was being triaged. Kelly could see the vein pulsing at Nate's temple.
He wasn't happy and Kelly knew he would be hearing all about that unhappiness
later.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Nate looked back at him over Luke's shoulder. "You and
I will talk about this back at the station house." Nate pointed a finger
at him and then walked away.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
He was so screwed. Every time he made a mistake Nate made
sure to tell him how and why he screwed up. Granted, it was Nate's job to go
over the mistakes they made so they could learn from their errors, but his
lectures were becoming a broken record. Kelly wasn't looking forward to this
discussion.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Author Bio<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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AJ Jarrett currently lives in the Midwest with her husband
and four children. A lover of M/M romances she has started writing her own
stories for others to enjoy. She loves her characters to be antagonistic toward
one another but ultimately find their happy ever after. She believes love can
be found in the craziest of places and a little humor along the way never hurt,
plus to her there’s nothing sexier than two men finding their soul mate and
falling in love. When she isn’t chasing around her kids she can be found
sitting on the couch with her trusted laptop giving life to the voices in her
head. She currently has books published through Silver Publishing and Siren
Publishing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Page Link for Silver<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<a href="https://spsilverpublishing.com/index/book_authors_id/144/typefilter/book_authors">https://spsilverpublishing.com/index/book_authors_id/144/typefilter/book_authors</a> <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Page Link for Siren<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<a href="http://www.bookstrand.com/aj-jarrett">http://www.bookstrand.com/aj-jarrett</a> <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Contacts<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<a href="http://ajjarrett29.blogspot.com/">http://ajjarrett29.blogspot.com</a> <o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://twitter.com/AJJarrett29">http://twitter.com/AJJarrett29</a> <o:p></o:p></div>
<br />camilecarsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205575335685552516noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109473740997424063.post-21459304677629582792012-04-25T22:58:00.000-07:002012-04-25T22:58:30.000-07:00Due to an error on my end, AJ Jarrett's Guest Interview will be next week. My deepest apologies to AJ and the readers for the inconvenience.<br />
Camilecamilecarsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205575335685552516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109473740997424063.post-82898941532791932012012-04-21T18:12:00.000-07:002012-04-21T18:12:43.699-07:00Upcoming Events:<br />
April 25th - Guest author AJ Jarrett drops in with wisdom on romance.<br />
Now until April 30th - Scramble the Letters in "Midnight's Last Light" Contest at Manic Reader<br />
http://www.manicreaders.com/index.cfm?disp=authorContests<br />
May 5th - 9th - Blog Hop (more details to come)<br />
May 16th - Interview with guest artisan and writer India Damaris<br />
May 30th - Interview with author Carolyn Rosewood<br />
If you would like to do an interview or guest blog, contact me at camilecarson@yahoo.com for details!<br />
Write on!<br />
<br />camilecarsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205575335685552516noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109473740997424063.post-55035122568411660002012-04-12T16:46:00.000-07:002012-04-12T16:46:37.972-07:00Contest WinnersDrum roll please! The winners of the "Scramble the letters of Lovers and Saints" are:<br />
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1st Place - Ndulgent Bloggers with over 1100 words. The winner receives a $25 gift card to Barnes and Noble, a copy of "Lovers and Saints" and "Midnight's Last Light."<br />
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2nd Place winner, Renee Bennett will receive a copy of both books and<br />
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3rd Place winner, Erin O'Quinn, also scored with a copy of each book.<br />
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Many thanks to all that entered. It was a fantastic turnout. My eyes are crossed by counting so many words. Check the blog often for more contests, reviews, news and fun.<br />
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Write on!camilecarsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205575335685552516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109473740997424063.post-58961675386499414272012-04-09T18:31:00.001-07:002012-04-09T18:31:59.144-07:00<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.15in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Scramble the Letters
Contest<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">To commemorate the
release of “Lovers and Saints” on April 11<sup>th</sup>, I’m holding a little
letter scramble contest. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Take the letters from
“Lovers and Saints” and make as many words out of them as you can. Do not add
letters, do not use proper names, all words must be approved by Webster’s
Dictionary. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Email your list to <a href="mailto:camilecarson@yahoo.com">camilecarson@yahoo.com</a> by Wednesday,
April 11<sup>th</sup> at 10:00 pm MST. The winner will be notified and announced
on April 12<sup>th</sup>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.15in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">The 1<sup>st</sup>
place winner with the most words receives a $25 gift card to Barnes and Noble,
a copy of “Lovers and Saints” and a copy of “Midnight’s Last Light.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Second and third
place receive a copy of “Lovers and Saints” and “Midnight’s Last Light.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.15in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Make sure to leave
your email in your response so you can be contacted with the winning results.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Have fun!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Camile Carson<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.bookstrand.com/lovers-and-saints"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.bookstrand.com/lovers-and-saints</span></a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://camilecarsonromance.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">http://camilecarsonromance.blogspot.com/</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.bookstrand.com/camile-carson"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">http://www.bookstrand.com/camile-carson</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.camilecarsonromancenovels.com/"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">www.camilecarsonromancenovels.com</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="mailto:camilecarson@yahoo.com"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">camilecarson@yahoo.com</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>camilecarsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205575335685552516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109473740997424063.post-39369439327166258892012-04-07T18:18:00.001-07:002012-04-07T18:18:31.405-07:00April Promo<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Follow Camile Carson
Romance Novels blog (you are already here, so just sneak over and push that
little button) and receive a free copy of <i>Midnight’s Last Light.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Just follow me, send
an email to <a href="http://www.camilecarson@yahoo.com/">www.camilecarson@yahoo.com</a>
with your email. I will send you a code to SirenBookstrand for your free copy
of my paranormal/romance. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">That’s all you have
to do. Come on, follow me- won’t you? I’ll follow you. I may already be
stalking your blog.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Write on!</span>camilecarsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205575335685552516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109473740997424063.post-77587509166650204682012-03-29T16:43:00.001-07:002012-03-29T16:43:31.690-07:00<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Vacation, a wonderful time for family, friends, sightseeing
and romance. I had the incredible pleasure of spending the weekend with my
daughter in Seattle. Her house is perched in a wooded glen overlooking a large
lake. Ahhhhhh romance. With my husband, not my daughter – honestly, where is
your mind?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Whether you are looking for adventure, beaches, camping, or
an exquisite hotel suite, romance is always in bloom. Making love on the sands
of a secluded beach, in a tub filled with rose petals and the scent of lavender,
a walk in the woods leading to a bit of “slap and tickle” against a bubbling
stream, or a risqué romp on a balcony overlooking a big city – the world is
full of enticing ways to enrich your love life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">According to Leisure Magazine, the Top Ten most romantic
hotels in the U.S. are:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">10.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Greyfield Inn; Cumberland
Island Georgia – an antique filled, bed and breakfast nestled in the
wildlife-filled barrier island. A cozy retreat for the not-so adventurous
lovers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">9.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ritz-Carlton,
Laguna Niguel; Dana Point, California – high above the cliffs of the Pacific,
this hotel offers the best in luxurious accommodations and just the right feel
for a bit of love making on the beach or the bedroom.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">8.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>San Ysidro Ranch;
Santa Barbara, California – for the western lover in all of us. Lasso your beau
and tie him to the bed in this rustic, back to nature resort.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">7.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>St. Regis Resort;
Aspen, Colorado – fine dining, luxurious surroundings, beautiful spas and
pools; just the thing for a relaxing or vigorous “skin to skin” with the lover
of your choice.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">6. Little Palm Island Resort and Spa; Little Torch Key,
Florida. Can you imagine thatched-roof bungalows on a private 6-acre island?
Can you imagine the seclusion you will have for a midnight rendezvous on the
beach? Paradise!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">5. The Lowell; New York, New York – for the city minded. After
a long day of sightseeing, rest in the beauty of one of the many luxurious
suites, dine at one of the finest restaurants, then sneak in a little nookie on
the balcony.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">4. Inn a Little Washington; Washington, Virginia – take a
walk into yester-year with this beautiful early-20<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>-century house.
The cozy atmosphere should get his libido roaring – no TV!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Four Seasons
Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele; Lanai, Hawaii – need I say anything else? An
island paradise, the sand, the surf, the sex!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2. Madrona Manor; Healdsburg, California – Victorian styling
without the Victorian sexual restrictions. Beautiful rooms with fireplaces for
slap and tickle in front of flames.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1. Four Seasons Resort; Jackson Hole, Wyoming – nestle in
the clouds as you rest and romp in the Tetons. Fireplaces, old west Jackson
Hole, picturesque views – romance is waiting for you!<o:p></o:p></span></div>camilecarsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205575335685552516noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109473740997424063.post-11354141510565688942012-03-19T15:37:00.001-07:002012-03-19T15:37:54.238-07:00<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Congratulations to Alicia White! She is the winner of my “follow
the blog” contest. Alicia will be receiving a beautiful Tiffany inspired
jewelry set. Many thanks to all that followed me. I will be running a new contest
in April – all those that already follow </span><a href="http://camilecarsonromance.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">http://camilecarsonromance.blogspot.com/</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">
will automatically be entered.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I look forward to many new contests, guest interviews, and
fun topics. Thank you for all of your support. Together we will make this blog
something to brag about.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Write on!<o:p></o:p></span></div>camilecarsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205575335685552516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109473740997424063.post-75701210002958335742012-03-12T19:39:00.002-07:002012-03-12T19:39:55.561-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: red;">Top Ten Love Songs of All Time by Billboard Top 100<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: red;">Does music set the mood? Will a lyric take you back to a
romantic spot, a dance, or a romp in the backseat of a car? Music creates an
image with its rhythmic sounds. The waves wash over you like an ocean tide. Is
there anything more romantic than the right theme?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: red;">Here are the Top Ten Love Songs of All Time, according to
sales by Billboard Top 100. What do you think? What would you add? What would
you delete?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: red;">10. “Unbreak My Heart” by Toni Braxton – Eh???? It was okay.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: red;">9.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“We Belong
Together” by Mariah Carey - I can think of other songs she did better.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: red;">8.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Hey Jude” by the
Beatles – Really, it was written for Julian Lennon??????<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: red;">7.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“You Light Up My
Life” by Debbie Boone – Ah memories, I danced to this song at the sixth grade
stomp……wowowowowowow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: red;">6.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Physical” by
Olivia Newton John – OMG! The hairband and leg warmers!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: red;">5. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Macarena” by Los
Del Rio – Are they kidding???? Who compiled this?????<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: red;">4.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“How Do I Live” by
LeAnn Rimes – Ok, getting better.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: red;">3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Mack the Knife”
by Bobby Darin – I suppose if you like shark with lemon butter.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: red;">2. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Unchained Melody”
by the Righteous Brothers – More like it.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: red;">I personally can think of many others that would fit nicely
in this list. I believe I would omit most of these. How about “I Will Always
Love You”, “Cannon in D”, “Amazed” and many, many others.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: red;">No accounting for purchasing power! <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: red;">Write on!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>camilecarsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205575335685552516noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109473740997424063.post-45064960060033237582012-03-11T09:40:00.000-07:002012-03-11T09:40:21.615-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-size: large;">Blogger's Block</span> - What does one say at the start of a new venture?</span></span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Romance writing was not my first choice. I fell into the genre this year.</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Writing is my passion. I have been a citizen journalist, a thriller/suspense </span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">novelist and a historic writer. Romance is new on the written page, but not </span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Excuse the dust, I'm breaking new ground. Join me and we'll build a monument!</span><br />
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