September 2008
Studs is definitely in the mood for fall. He’s been digging through our recipes for his favorite chili and pot roast instructions. Next thing I know he’ll be begging you all for your special fall meals. Actually, that sounds like a great idea. He’s nodding and grinning and has that far away look in his eye where food is concerned. So please help out a hungry guy and send your favorite recipe to sloanetaylor@comcast.net with Studs in the subject line. I promise he’ll personally answer every email.
IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE!
Last issue our contest was to list the five titles from The Naughty Ladies of Nice series in release order. The answer was:
FRENCH TART
FRENCH DELIGHTS
FRENCH TWIST
FRENCH KISS
FRENCH TICKLER
TERESA won a download of MICHAEL’S KEEPER by Melissa Bradley.
Next good news…
FRENCH KISS, book four in the Naughty Ladies of Nice series, will release October 7 on Eternal Press.
BLURB:
Straight-laced children’s author, Rachel Conklin, awakens on a deserted island wrapped in the arms of a sexy pirate. Convinced she’s in a dream conjured from the pages of her breakout novel, Rachel casts her inhibitions to the wind and seduces the handsome sailor. Rides the waves of passion.
Pediatrician Henri Bernier wasn’t quite sure what to do with the sexy mermaid he’d pulled from the sea. Then she started kissing him and sent his libido soaring. Now the good doctor is ready for anything.
EXCERPT:
Warm tingles started in her belly, pooling low in her abdomen, a sensation she’d long missed. His lips were strong, supple, working her own apart. She glided her tongue along the seam of his mouth, loving the salty taste and the rasp of his beard on her bruised face. Moisture filled her panties, making her alive and wanting more. She laced an arm around the broad shoulders leaning over her, curling her fingers in his long, silky hair.
“You okay, baby?” He stroked her shoulder, wrapping her tight with his other arm.
Her nipples puckered more with each stroke as he glided his hand along her spine, continuing lower over the curve of her ass to her thigh. Wet sand greeted her when he smoothly rolled them over. Her legs parted, welcoming her secret pirate. Nope, make that swashbuckler. More romantic.
Shivers raced through her and he held her closer. His body heat, a beautiful thing, shrouded them. Her breasts grew heavier, straining against her shirt, with his solid erection pressing into her. She wiggled closer, needing to feel him inside her.
Indistinguishable sounds filled her ears, forgotten lyrics from an old, sweet love song. She wanted to remember, but not enough to give up her fantasy man and the erotic glow of mystery sex.
And there’s more!!!
Aspen Mountain Press will release PHOTO OP! a stand alone, highly sexual novel October 17. November 28 LONNIE HEATS UP, another book in the Magnificent Men of Munich series, will make its appearance through Aspen Mountain Press. There aren’t blurbs available yet because neither book has been edited.
Eternal Press will release FRENCH TICKLER, book five in the Naughty Ladies of Nice series January 7, 2009.
This year has been fantastic for me and I am truly grateful.
ON A PERSONAL NOTE
It’s time for some blatant bragging, so I hope you’re ready. After two years of hard work and juggling a horrendous schedule, my daughter has achieved her teaching certification and is now fulltime at a Montessori school here in Indiana. She was determined to achieve her goal and let nothing stop her. I’m so proud of B.
And, to further prove this year has been great, my oldest granddaughter, 11 years old, tried out for the Joffrey Ballet to perform in The Nutcracker. 177 children were at the cold call. From them 29 were selected to dance at the Auditorium Theater in Chicago December 18 – 28. And our Kid was one of those fortunate chosen. The sheer joy on her face when she shared the outcome was and is worth everything to me.
And in case you’re wondering – the patio garden came out perfect. Studs did a great job along with help from our kids.
ON WRITING
My critique partners are hounding me to get my lazy self in gear and enter the Amber Quill Press contest in January with a super sexy romp placed in Prague. First prize is a two year contract which is the only way Amber Quill takes on new writers. I’m toying with the idea. Ouch! That was Beth Anderson’s infamous 2×4 that she uses to stop my procrastination. Beth’s an excellent writer, but a hard task master.
I’ve started a new novel. No romance, no sex. It’s a hard core murder mystery that came to me while relaxing one Sunday afternoon. Eight pages later I realized I was in love and anxious to develop this new idea. Once my other work is completed, I’ll continue on the project just to see if I have the ability to write an intriguing mystery. Wish me luck!
CONTEST
It’s time for another Newsletter Members Only Contest. The new series I’m working on takes place in the five Scandinavian countries. What I’d like you to do is help with first names for the five heroes and heroines. There are two North American heroes and three Scandinavian. The heroines are three North American and three Scandinavian.
Please email your entries to sloanetaylor@comcast.net on or before November 15. Please type ICE in the subject line.
There will be four prizes! Winners have a choice of a free download of RISE OF THE WOLF by debut author Kat Duarte or TOO HOT TO HANDLE by the best selling author Linda Sole.
Kat Duarte has written a definite page turner. Check out Kat on her website, or on her MySpace.
To date Linda Sole has written 81 books and still going strong with frequent releases. You can read all about her at her website or on her MySpace.
SPEAKING OF CONTESTS…
I’m lucky to be a well traveled author who couldn’t live without a tote dangling my shoulder. We have such a bag, sporting the beautiful TEDDI TURNS ON cover, for you to win in an easy contest. Second and Third Prize winners get a great Goodie Bag.
This contest runs September 7 until October 6. Winners will be announced October 7!
To play, go to http://www.sloanetaylor.com. Under the FUN STUFF section click on CONTEST for the questions, but to make it even easier here they are:
1. What does Sloane Taylor’s disclaimer read?
2. What is the heroine’s name in TEDDI TURNS ON?
3. Who are Sloane Taylor’s publishers?
4. What is the featured recipe for August 2008?
5. What is Sloane Taylor’s first Travel tip?
Go to http://www.sloanetaylor.com for all the answers.
Email your answers to phoenix@phoenixrisingpromotions.com, with TEDDI in the subject line, where you will be entered into a drawing for the fabulous tote.
Happy searching!
IMPORTANT DATES
Please join me at any or all of the following events. There’s always lively conversation, easy contests, and freebies.
September 12
Sloane is at Forbidden Fruit All Day
September 16
Sloane is at Aspen Mountain Press Blog
September 19
Sloane is at Fallen Angel Review Chatters from 10:00 – Noon CST
September 24
Sloane is at All Promotions All the Time from 10:00 – Noon CST
September 27
Sloane is at Talking Two Lips
October 1 – 5
Sloane is at Tabitha Shay Blog for a Terrific Trivia Contest
October 3
Sloane is interviewed at Forbidden Fruit
October 7
Sloane is at Eternal Press Blog
October 8
Sloane is at Romance Junkies Blog
October 9
Sloane is at The Romance Studio blog
October 10
Sloane is at Immortal Heroes
October 14
Sloane is at Aspen Mountain Press blog
October 15
Sloane is guest blogging at League of Amazing Writers
October 17
Sloane is at Fallen Angels Review
October 17
Sloane is at Forbidden Fruit All Day
October 20
Sloane is at Hot Romance Readers from 10:00 – Noon EST
October 31
Sloane is at Talking Two Lips
November 4
Sloane is at Eternal Press blog
November 7
Sloane is at The Romance Studio blog
November 12
Sloane is at Aspen Mountain Press blog
November 19
Sloane is at Love Romances Cafe from 11:00-1:00 EST
November 21
Sloane is at Fallen Angel Review Chatters from 10:00 – Noon CST
November 27
Sloane is at Talking Two Lips
December 1
Sloane is at Yankee Romance Reviewers
December 2
Sloane is at Eternal Press blog
December 8
Sloane is celebrating her Birthday Bash on the Romance Junkies Blog. Stop in for fun and prizes.
December 10
Sloane is at The Romance Studio blog
December 17
Sloane is at Aspen Mountain Press blog
December 19
Sloane is at Fallen Angel Review Chatters from 10:00 – Noon CST
December 20
Sloane is at Talking Two Lips
January 22, 2009
Sloane is on the Romance Junkies Blog
Other Days
Working hard to complete two new books for release in November and January.
As always, I love to hear from you. Please feel free to email me anytime, sloanetaylor@comcast.net.
Thank you again for allowing me to update you on my life.
All my best,
www.sloanetaylor.com