Hello everyone!
It has been a little while since I have posted, but there is good reason. Life has been incredibly hectic over the last month. I graduated college, and I moved towns. I now have a gorgeous apartment, where Ember (my cat) and I have settled in nicely. I recently started a job in the area just to pay rent, but I am hoping for something more. My writing doesn't quite pay the bills yet, but maybe one day.
Writing News!
- June 26th is going to be the release date of Kyra's Double Delight.
- I am currently working on the 2nd book in my ambrosia series. Once it is done I can submit Velvet and Lace and the 2nd book to Siren. So I should have 2 new releases after Kyra's Double Delight.
- Yes... Slayer 3 is coming. I promise! However, Thera is being ridculously difficult and I am having some trouble writing her book. I am hoping she will open up to me again soon.
I hope everyone will stay interested in my books and I hope everyone is looking forward to my next few releases.
XOXO,
Shannon
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Monday, April 22, 2013
Guest Blogger: Welcome Cindy Jacks!
Author Cindy Jacks!
Email - cindy.jacks@hotmail.com
Hey Everyone!
I would like to welcome Cindy Jacks to my blog today!
Bio:
Prior to
becoming a writer of romantic and erotic fiction, Cindy went to college at the
University of Hawaii at Manoa and graduated with a BFA in Art. After a brief
attempt at an art career, she decided the ‘starving artist’ life wasn’t for
her. She worked for ten years in the corporate arena, but now spends her days
as a full time author.
Her first
published work--The Point of Distraction Series--was inspired by a collection
of short stories she wrote to entertain her best friend. Since then she's
explored her inner bad girl, producing books full of humor and packed with real
emotion.
When not chained to her laptop, she enjoys belly dancing,
international cooking, and making jewelry. She and her family make their home
in the Washington, DC area.
SAILOR’S KNOT
Pirates at Heart, Book 3
Blurb:
The year is 2037 and the next generation of Logan family pirates have taken over the helm of The Yellow Rose. Running bootleg booze and smuggling runners from the Reformed States of America into the Republic of Texas, business couldn’t be better…that is, if brothers Marcus and Nathaniel don’t kill each other in the process.
Captain Marcus Logan is serious, brooding and haunted, carrying a torch for his first mate, Amelie. Nathaniel—the resident party boy—is none of those things, but somehow they’d made their differences work for them until recently. When tall, leggy blonde Captain Ruby Delaney is a guest aboard The Rose, she turns Nathaniel’s head and stirs up all sorts of trouble, not the least of which is winding up in Marcus’ bed one drunken night. This ill-advised one-night stand ignites a love quadrangle so intertwined that the phrase “it’s complicated” doesn’t begin to define this sailor’s knot.
A Romantica® futuristic erotic
romance from Ellora’s Cave
Other books in the Pirates at Heart series:
Check out all Cindy Jacks' book at Ellora's Cave.
I hope everyone checks out her awesome books!
XOXO,
Shannon
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Be Still The Night - Review
Hey Everyone!
I hope everyone is having a fanatic day and week. I am trying to get back into the swing of things. Last week was spring break for my college and not a lot got accomplished. So I am attempting to get back into classes as well as dive back into my writing. I did accomplish about 3K on Slayer 3 over my break. I also started Ambrosia 2, over my break and am very excited for both stories.
"Be Still The Nigh - Slayer 1" received a fantastic review and I have linked to that site below. You should go check out their page and all of the fantastic reviews posted.
Review of "Be Still The Night - Slayer 1."
Also, go and check out Gabrielle Evan's birthday bash celebration for awesome giveaways, author spotlights, and more! www.gabrielleevansbirthdaybash.blogspot.com
I hope everyone is having a fanatic day and week. I am trying to get back into the swing of things. Last week was spring break for my college and not a lot got accomplished. So I am attempting to get back into classes as well as dive back into my writing. I did accomplish about 3K on Slayer 3 over my break. I also started Ambrosia 2, over my break and am very excited for both stories.
"Be Still The Nigh - Slayer 1" received a fantastic review and I have linked to that site below. You should go check out their page and all of the fantastic reviews posted.
Review of "Be Still The Night - Slayer 1."
Also, go and check out Gabrielle Evan's birthday bash celebration for awesome giveaways, author spotlights, and more! www.gabrielleevansbirthdaybash.blogspot.com
XOXO,
Shannon
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Birthday Bash!
Hello Everyone!
Life has been going pretty well lately! I have a new release coming out in June called "Kyra's Double Delight," it is my first menage piece and I hope everyone will check it out.
"Velvet and Lace"is having some publication issues and will not be available for sale for a few months. It is switching publisher and I need to have the second one in the series written before it can be published. I am hoping to have both available within the next few months, but it depends upon time.
For Gabrielle Evans' birthday, she will be hosting a month long celebration and giveaway for readers!
For the full details go to www.gabrielleevansbirthdaybash.blogspot.com. I will have a featured author spotlight on April 1st. As a part of the birthday bash, I am included in the prizes and have offered up an ebook copy of "Be Still The Night - Slayer 1" and "Out of Darkness - Slayer 2."
I hope everyone checks it out!
XOXO,
Shannon
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Inspiration!
Hello Everyone!
It seems my muse has returned to me and I could not be more thankful. Acquired at Midnight - Slayer 3, is coming along amazingly. Thera is opening up more and more to me, even though it ha taken her awhile. She is a very guarded character, but it seems she is finally coming out of her shell.
Since, everything is going so well. I thought I would share an excerpt from the beginning of the story. This is the opening to the book. I hope you enjoy it!
It seems my muse has returned to me and I could not be more thankful. Acquired at Midnight - Slayer 3, is coming along amazingly. Thera is opening up more and more to me, even though it ha taken her awhile. She is a very guarded character, but it seems she is finally coming out of her shell.
Since, everything is going so well. I thought I would share an excerpt from the beginning of the story. This is the opening to the book. I hope you enjoy it!
Acquired At Midnight - Slayer 3
Thera rubbed her temples, trying to alleviate the headache that had been building for the last few hours. Unfortunately, the pressure of her fingertips wasn’t helping. She sighed as she watched Rissa turn down another street. She ran a hand through her hair, and thought about pulling it out.
“Rissa, why don’t we just try again tomorrow.” Thera raised her voice hoping Rissa would stop and they could just go home. Unfortunately, Rissa didn’t stop walking. Her booted feet and Thera’s own stiletto heels were the only noises in the alley.
“Come on sour puss, we have another few hours before sunrise. We haven’t even begun to make a dent in the electronic shops in the city. What’s the matter, cat got your tongue?” Rissa winked, knowing she was pulling on the tiger’s tail. Thera took the bait and growled at her sister.
“This cat is going to get your tongue if you aren’t careful, Adelphi.” Thera kept walking a few paces behind Rissa, no need to hurry off to see more idiots.
“Sorry Thera, you should know I don’t play for that team. I have no desire for you to duel your tongue with mine. And besides you would have to catch me first. We both know I’m the fastest cat in the jungle.” Rissa took a few rapid steps to get out of Thera’s reach as she winked at her sister.
“You better be glad that my tiger is sleeping currently, or she just might take offense.” Thera let loose another growl, but she had to shake her head at the smile that was stretching across Rissa’s gorgeous lips.
Her sister wasn’t just average pretty, she was exotic pretty and had the capability to turn the head of any man that passed. She had shoulder length, curly red hair. But it wasn’t orange, it was a darker red, that had a million natural highlights running through it. And then with her green eyes to match, she was a knockout. She was petite, but curvy in all the right places. No one would know she could shift into a leopard at any moment she chose.
Thera shook her head at all the men that had drooled over her sister while they were on their mission for the evening. Since she was in charge of scanning the minds of all the candidates, she had heard enough thoughts about what could be done to her sister. She grimaced as those thoughts were burned into her mind. Her only saving grace was that she knew none of the men had chance, so nothing would come of the thoughts of her sister.
And not that Rissa was her actual sister. She was one of the nine women she called ‘sister’. They were all a part of a group of women called the Slayers, who were brought together by Athena in order to fight the vampire and protect the humans. They each had their own unique ability and Rissa’s happened to be shape-shifter. As was Thera, the difference was while Rissa transformed into a leopard, Thera changed into a white tiger.
Thera personally, had been with the Slayers for about the last thousand years or so. She had lost track. Time didn’t matter much when your life didn’t really have an expiration date.
Rissa put a hand on her arm to stop her as she almost walked by her sister. She shook her head and then smiled at her sister before looking up and taking in her surroundings. They had stopped in front of a well-lit store in the inner city. Since it was after two in the morning, Thera was surprised they were still finding electronic stores that were open. However, since this store also specialized in security it made sense that they were open twenty-four hours.
“Cartwright Electronics. We can make this one the last one on our list for the night. If we don’t get lucky here, we can go home and you can quit your bitching.” Rissa smiled at her, before she walked up to the door. Opening it, she waved Thera inside.
Thera wasn’t quite sure what she had been expecting, but the homey office definitely wasn’t it. There was a couch against one wall, a coffee maker with a sign that read ‘Help Yourself’, a large TV playing Spongebob, and then a counter that was empty except for a bell. Behind the counter was door-frame, and she could see a wall of monitors, and a ton of electronics scattered among many shelves. Unfortunately, she didn’t see anyone. So she rang the bell.
Rissa was next to her, facing the front of the store with her elbows leaned back against the counter. She looked completely nonchalant standing there in a white t-shirt, tucked into a pair of black skinny jeans, that were insider of a pair of mid-calf shitkickers. The outfit wasn’t blatantly sexy, but with Rissa’s figure she could make a paper bag look good.
What’s with all the thoughts about Rissa tonight? Thera shook her head at herself. It wasn’t like she had body issues or anything. She knew she had a body that could stop men in their tracks as well. Unfortunately, her temperament was generally a warning sign. Not that she cared.
“I need to get some sleep. My tiger is getting bitchy apparently.” Thera whispered to Rissa.
When all else fails, blame it on the tiger.
“Rissa, why don’t we just try again tomorrow.” Thera raised her voice hoping Rissa would stop and they could just go home. Unfortunately, Rissa didn’t stop walking. Her booted feet and Thera’s own stiletto heels were the only noises in the alley.
“Come on sour puss, we have another few hours before sunrise. We haven’t even begun to make a dent in the electronic shops in the city. What’s the matter, cat got your tongue?” Rissa winked, knowing she was pulling on the tiger’s tail. Thera took the bait and growled at her sister.
“This cat is going to get your tongue if you aren’t careful, Adelphi.” Thera kept walking a few paces behind Rissa, no need to hurry off to see more idiots.
“Sorry Thera, you should know I don’t play for that team. I have no desire for you to duel your tongue with mine. And besides you would have to catch me first. We both know I’m the fastest cat in the jungle.” Rissa took a few rapid steps to get out of Thera’s reach as she winked at her sister.
“You better be glad that my tiger is sleeping currently, or she just might take offense.” Thera let loose another growl, but she had to shake her head at the smile that was stretching across Rissa’s gorgeous lips.
Her sister wasn’t just average pretty, she was exotic pretty and had the capability to turn the head of any man that passed. She had shoulder length, curly red hair. But it wasn’t orange, it was a darker red, that had a million natural highlights running through it. And then with her green eyes to match, she was a knockout. She was petite, but curvy in all the right places. No one would know she could shift into a leopard at any moment she chose.
Thera shook her head at all the men that had drooled over her sister while they were on their mission for the evening. Since she was in charge of scanning the minds of all the candidates, she had heard enough thoughts about what could be done to her sister. She grimaced as those thoughts were burned into her mind. Her only saving grace was that she knew none of the men had chance, so nothing would come of the thoughts of her sister.
And not that Rissa was her actual sister. She was one of the nine women she called ‘sister’. They were all a part of a group of women called the Slayers, who were brought together by Athena in order to fight the vampire and protect the humans. They each had their own unique ability and Rissa’s happened to be shape-shifter. As was Thera, the difference was while Rissa transformed into a leopard, Thera changed into a white tiger.
Thera personally, had been with the Slayers for about the last thousand years or so. She had lost track. Time didn’t matter much when your life didn’t really have an expiration date.
Rissa put a hand on her arm to stop her as she almost walked by her sister. She shook her head and then smiled at her sister before looking up and taking in her surroundings. They had stopped in front of a well-lit store in the inner city. Since it was after two in the morning, Thera was surprised they were still finding electronic stores that were open. However, since this store also specialized in security it made sense that they were open twenty-four hours.
“Cartwright Electronics. We can make this one the last one on our list for the night. If we don’t get lucky here, we can go home and you can quit your bitching.” Rissa smiled at her, before she walked up to the door. Opening it, she waved Thera inside.
Thera wasn’t quite sure what she had been expecting, but the homey office definitely wasn’t it. There was a couch against one wall, a coffee maker with a sign that read ‘Help Yourself’, a large TV playing Spongebob, and then a counter that was empty except for a bell. Behind the counter was door-frame, and she could see a wall of monitors, and a ton of electronics scattered among many shelves. Unfortunately, she didn’t see anyone. So she rang the bell.
Rissa was next to her, facing the front of the store with her elbows leaned back against the counter. She looked completely nonchalant standing there in a white t-shirt, tucked into a pair of black skinny jeans, that were insider of a pair of mid-calf shitkickers. The outfit wasn’t blatantly sexy, but with Rissa’s figure she could make a paper bag look good.
What’s with all the thoughts about Rissa tonight? Thera shook her head at herself. It wasn’t like she had body issues or anything. She knew she had a body that could stop men in their tracks as well. Unfortunately, her temperament was generally a warning sign. Not that she cared.
“I need to get some sleep. My tiger is getting bitchy apparently.” Thera whispered to Rissa.
When all else fails, blame it on the tiger.
****
I hope you enjoyed the excerpt and I hope you have a great day!
XOXO,
Shannon
Monday, March 18, 2013
The More the Merrier!
Hello everyone,
I have finally decided to dip my toes in to the proverbial water, and I submitted my first menage piece. I really enjoyed working on it, and I loved having two men to write about instead of just one. ;)
The piece was originally a short piece that was going to be a part of an anthology, but then words were added so it could be submitted as a stand alone book with Siren. The book is still only 20,000 words, but it is a great story I think.
The piece is called "Kyra's Double Delight" - and is a Paranormal Erotic Romance. The men are both were-shifters and can shift into panthers. I love the paranormal series and it is possible that it may lead into a series later, but at this moment it is just a stand alone piece.
I hope everyone will be willing to check it out. If Siren accepts it, I will let everyone know and then keep you up to date on the editing process and post a picture of the cover. I am very excited about this piece and am looking forward to hearing from Siren!
I hope everyone had a fantastic monday, and I hope you have a good week as well.
XOXO,
Shannon
I have finally decided to dip my toes in to the proverbial water, and I submitted my first menage piece. I really enjoyed working on it, and I loved having two men to write about instead of just one. ;)
The piece was originally a short piece that was going to be a part of an anthology, but then words were added so it could be submitted as a stand alone book with Siren. The book is still only 20,000 words, but it is a great story I think.
The piece is called "Kyra's Double Delight" - and is a Paranormal Erotic Romance. The men are both were-shifters and can shift into panthers. I love the paranormal series and it is possible that it may lead into a series later, but at this moment it is just a stand alone piece.
I hope everyone will be willing to check it out. If Siren accepts it, I will let everyone know and then keep you up to date on the editing process and post a picture of the cover. I am very excited about this piece and am looking forward to hearing from Siren!
I hope everyone had a fantastic monday, and I hope you have a good week as well.
XOXO,
Shannon
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Review for Out of Darkness.
Hey Everyone!
Today is absolutely gorgeous! I am enjoying the amazing temperature and trying to be productive. Today, I received an outstanding review for Out of Darkness, and I have copied the link below, if you want to check it out!
Sexy Erotic Xciting: Out of Darkness
I hope everyone is having an awesome day! I will be working on Acquired at Midnight - Slayer 3, for the rest of the day.
XOXO,
Shannon
Today is absolutely gorgeous! I am enjoying the amazing temperature and trying to be productive. Today, I received an outstanding review for Out of Darkness, and I have copied the link below, if you want to check it out!
Sexy Erotic Xciting: Out of Darkness
I hope everyone is having an awesome day! I will be working on Acquired at Midnight - Slayer 3, for the rest of the day.
XOXO,
Shannon
Monday, March 11, 2013
New World Problems for this Girl!
So, for anyone that has been trying to view my website (I hope there are some, LOL), I discovered today that my website has been unavailable for sometime now. I have been editing and everything, yet, the actual website hasn't been up. This is because the company I was hosting under, decided not to tell me that my domain name expired although my hosting service did now. WTF. I was irate. So after a very nasty phone call with the company, I decided to cancel with them and will be moving to a new web hosting site.
This means that for the next 24-48 hours, I won't have a website at all. :/ I am hoping to have it back up soon. I have a lot of new stuff in the works and life has been pretty hectic.
After a long process, I finally have a new apartment set up for May, after I graduate with my bachelors. Things are falling into place for the move and I couldn't be move excited.
I submitted a new work to Siren Publishing today. It is my first menage piece and I can't wait to see what everyone thinks of it. It is a stand a lone piece at the moment. It might become part of a series later. Maybe. I have't decided yet. The title of the new book is "Kyra's Double Delight".
Acquired At Midnight - Slayer 3 is about halfway done and I am really liking how it is turning out. I do think that it will be the longest in the series so far. Thera is far more talkative than I ever expected. She is also rather stubborn so it took her a long time to take a liking to Aiden. I am hoping to submit it by the end of March or beginning of Aprilish. But we shall see.
I am a full time student with two jobs, and writing sometimes has to go on a back burner, no matter how much I want to work on it.
So I hope everyone bares with me and will keep any eye out for my next book. :)
The Romance Reviews has been doing a lot lately and I do a lot of promotion with them. Click on the link below the picture to check them out. :)
XOXO,
Shannon
This means that for the next 24-48 hours, I won't have a website at all. :/ I am hoping to have it back up soon. I have a lot of new stuff in the works and life has been pretty hectic.
After a long process, I finally have a new apartment set up for May, after I graduate with my bachelors. Things are falling into place for the move and I couldn't be move excited.
I submitted a new work to Siren Publishing today. It is my first menage piece and I can't wait to see what everyone thinks of it. It is a stand a lone piece at the moment. It might become part of a series later. Maybe. I have't decided yet. The title of the new book is "Kyra's Double Delight".
Acquired At Midnight - Slayer 3 is about halfway done and I am really liking how it is turning out. I do think that it will be the longest in the series so far. Thera is far more talkative than I ever expected. She is also rather stubborn so it took her a long time to take a liking to Aiden. I am hoping to submit it by the end of March or beginning of Aprilish. But we shall see.
I am a full time student with two jobs, and writing sometimes has to go on a back burner, no matter how much I want to work on it.
So I hope everyone bares with me and will keep any eye out for my next book. :)
The Romance Reviews has been doing a lot lately and I do a lot of promotion with them. Click on the link below the picture to check them out. :)
XOXO,
Shannon
Monday, January 7, 2013
Rest and Recovery!
Hello Readers!
To kick off my New Year, I had to have wisdom teeth removal surgery. I should also tell you, I have an incredible fear of the dentist so this has been an ordeal! However, I found a great oral surgeon that put me to sleep and I don't remember anything, which was amazing. Now, I am just trying to recover, eating only soft squishy foods, and taking my pain meds.
However, in other news. . . Things are looking great for 2013, writing wise. I have a new release coming out on January 26. Velvet and Lace - Ambrosia 1 is being published by White Orchid Press. White Orchid Press is a new publishing company that is expecting great things in the near future! Check out their website at http://www.whiteorchidpress.com. :) I am also currently finishing up a short story piece for a White Orchid. It's my first menage piece, MFM, and I am beyond stoked about it!
I also am working Acquired at Midnight - Slayer 3, which should be finished by mid February. Book 3 is Thera's story, my white tiger, and I am loving how everything is coming together. I hope ya'll are excited too!
Happy Reading everyone!
XOXO,
Shannon Reckler
To kick off my New Year, I had to have wisdom teeth removal surgery. I should also tell you, I have an incredible fear of the dentist so this has been an ordeal! However, I found a great oral surgeon that put me to sleep and I don't remember anything, which was amazing. Now, I am just trying to recover, eating only soft squishy foods, and taking my pain meds.
However, in other news. . . Things are looking great for 2013, writing wise. I have a new release coming out on January 26. Velvet and Lace - Ambrosia 1 is being published by White Orchid Press. White Orchid Press is a new publishing company that is expecting great things in the near future! Check out their website at http://www.whiteorchidpress.com. :) I am also currently finishing up a short story piece for a White Orchid. It's my first menage piece, MFM, and I am beyond stoked about it!
I also am working Acquired at Midnight - Slayer 3, which should be finished by mid February. Book 3 is Thera's story, my white tiger, and I am loving how everything is coming together. I hope ya'll are excited too!
Happy Reading everyone!
XOXO,
Shannon Reckler
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