New release: Feral Heat, by Jamie Hill and Jude Mason

Feral Heat

The first book in the Untamed Hearts Trilogy
Jude Mason & Jamie Hill

Publisher: Total E-Bound

Genre: Paranormal/ Shapeshifter/ Ménage/ MMF

Purchase link

The female's scent is highly arousing, even to a cougar closely mated to his male partner. But Kai is no ordinary cougar. He's a changeling, sometimes a highly sexed human, and sometimes an even friskier cat. He mounts the seductive Sable, unaware of her mission and exactly what he's preparing to lose.

The talisman amulet has kept the cougar clan at peace for generations. When it's stolen Kai and his mate, the handsome Aric, set out on a journey to recover it. Meeting treachery and deception at every turn, the duo are forced to battle not only for the peace of the cougar clans, but for their very survival, and the life of their newfound love, Sable.

Excerpt:

Chapter One
Nuzzling her long, slender neck, Kai inhaled the scent he’d followed ever since entering the clan cave—the sweet, musky, deeply disturbing and arousing smell of female. He licked the nape of her neck, unable to resist the temptation. His thoughts raced. Who was this gorgeous creature? Why hadn’t he noticed her before? How fast could he get her to his bed of lush furs? The warmth of the talisman on his chest seemed strange, out of place in this rutting, and he pushed the warning aside. Lost in a sea of lust, he wanted her, needed her more than he remembered ever needing a female before, and that too was strange.

“Mm, I like that,” she murmured, thrusting her pelvis more firmly against his thigh.

Kai reached around her, sliding his hands down over the firm swell of her arse. He was hard, painfully so, and ached to get her alone where he could hopefully take advantage of her lusty behaviour and his throbbing cock. Nipping at her neck, he tightened his grip on her arse and lifted her smaller frame off the floor. Staggering a step, he steadied himself and took the half dozen paces to his private chamber. Inside, free from prying eyes, he lowered her onto the soft pile of hides strewn across the dim corner.

“A gorgeous creature like you should be cherished,” he whispered huskily. “I can think of many things you might like. Perhaps you’ll tell me what pleasures you most.” Tearing at his vest, he tossed it aside and quickly unfastened the belt and buttons holding up his pants. It was only when he tried to kick them off that he realised he’d neglected to remove his soft-soled boots, and he dropped to the bed. He worked them off and was naked but for the leather thong around his neck.

She tossed her long dark hair over her shoulders and smiled down at him, a touch of wistfulness in her eyes. “Anything you want to do will be perfect, Kai.”

Purchase link

Dropping in for an evening ...

Evening everyone. I'd like to thank my buddy Jude for inviting me to post on her blog.

My name's Michelle Houston, and like Jude I am an erotica/erotic romance author.

I was thinking about doing a post on writing, or something to do with author's website etc. But at the last minute, ie as I am writing this right now, I changed my mind. I've been thinking for a while now about all of those things we always tell ourselves we will try to get to and just never do. It's something I have been pondering since I worked on a story called Sands of Time, about a woman who finds out she has inoperable cancer. Things work out for her in the end, but life just isn't like that.

Then the latest Morgan Freeman/Jack Nickleson movie, The Bucket List, rekindled the thought.

An upcoming birthday has it swirling in the back of my mind and it seems like everything keeps reminding me. A TV show last night mentioned a characters Bucket List (which for those that don't know is basically all the things someone wants to do in life before they kick the bucket).

So I was wondering, what kinds of things are on other people's bucket lists?

For me, it would be seeing Egypt and touring the pyramids. Visiting Japan and meditating in a Zen garden. Visiting Scotland and seeing where my ancestors once lived. Visiting every major zoo in the world. Scuba diving the Great Barrier Reef. Going to the Galapogos Islands, and following the path of Darwin, then visiting his grave. The list goes on ... and is generally kinda geeky in nature.

Then there are the kinky things. : ) Watching two attractive men make love, in person (no videos). Wearing a strap-on with a guy. And with a girl. Scared yet? LOL I'd like to make love in the back of a limo. I'd like to have oral sex performed on me in a dark corner of a night club, or be brought to orgasm while out on the dance floor.

Again, the list goes on ...

So my question is, what kinds of things would be on your all's bucket list? Setting money aside, it's no object. I look forward to reading your responces, if you're daring enought to share.

Michelle Houston
www.michellehouston.com

First review for Ghost of a Chance

Yup, got this the same day Ghost was released and sat on it until WOW so here you go. Check out what Rose of Romance at Heart Magazine had to say about Ghost of a Chance.

Here is another example of Jude Mason at her very best. Give her two handsome men, a mysterious disappearance, and she will tell you a tale of love, jealousy, hatred, and revenge all wrapped up with a shiny bow and glittery paper. Ghost of a Chance is not any different. Once again, Jude brought a pair of lovers together under circumstances more than just strange. Robert is exiled from his company after an incident at a party he really didn't want to attend. Now, faced with the peace of a small town, and finding the exile to his liking, he also discovers a mystery via some very explicitly erotic dreams. Discovering the impetus behind his ghostly visitor leads him to the local constable, and a resident hunk if he can say so himself. Finding Joe ready and willing to listen, Robert pours out the story, and finds he has more in common with Joe than either would have guessed. As the weekend come to a close, there are things to be done, and as the men tackle them together, they find they really want there to be more between them. Will Robert and Joe solve the mystery and come to terms with their attraction? Or will small town prejudice, and the 40 year-old murder, spoil their chance at happiness? Be sure to get your copy of Ghost of a Chance at Total-E-Bound Books. As with all of Jude's books, it is one you can't miss!

If you'd like to see the rest, check it out here!

Hugs

Ghost of a Chance, available NOW

Ghost of a Chance

by Jude Mason

Erotic Rating Total-e-burning

Genre Paranormal/ Gay

Book Length Short Story

ISBN# 978-1-906811-06-8

Buy Now

When a ghost appears in his dreams and gives Robert Haskins the blow job of his life, it also drops him into a forty-year-old mystery that he's determined to solve.

When Robert Haskins moves into an old farm house, he doesn't expect an erotic visit on his first night there, or his second. A handsome ghost, long dead and troubled, gives him amazing oral sex—and a mystery to solve.

He winds up at the local police station where lone cop and heart throb Joe Sanders is more than eager to help him solve the forty-year-old case. Together, they follow the leads. Can the two of them solve a crime that's been dimmed by time? Will the feelings they have for each other last or die? Do they stand a Ghost of a Chance?

Buy Now

About: Coming Together:

August 28, 2008

Celebrate the Diversity of Desire
with
Coming Together
and
Phaze Books

Cincinnati, OH

– The latest in the critically acclaimed Coming Together anthology series, Coming Together: At Last, will debut in January 2009 from Phaze Books. Due to the overwhelming number and quality of the submissions, it was decided that two volumes of this title would be published simultaneously, both containing the stirring Introduction penned by New York Times bestselling author, L.A. Banks. A complete list of the contents can now be found online at the Coming Together website: www.eroticanthology.com/atlast.htm.

The release of these collections of interracial erotic fiction and poetry will coincide with the celebration of the birth of one of history's most passionate proponents for human rights and equality, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and it is from his famous speech given forty-five years ago on this day that the title words "At Last" are taken. Accordingly, proceeds from sales will benefit Amnesty International.

Having published four of the nine currently available titles in the charitable anthology series, Phaze Books is now poised to release its fifth and sixth. The diverse collections of erotic fiction and poetry feature the work of many well-known authors in addition to fresh new voices in the genre. Previous Phaze titles in the series include

Coming Together: For the Cure, Coming Together: Under Fire, Coming Together: Special Hurricane Relief Edition, and Coming Together: With Pride. Each is available in both ebook and print from all major online booksellers.

All proceeds from the sales of Coming Together publications are donated to charity, with the authors and its EPPIE Award-winning editor, Alessia Brio, donating their time and talents.

Coming Together anthologies have received many accolades including the 2008 Next Generation Indie Book Award for Erotica as well as Top Pick and four star reviews from the romance industry's premier publication: Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine. In its most recent review, Romantic Times favorably compared the series to Susie Bright's Best American Erotica series. In addition, the organization was a finalist for the Electronic Published Internet Connection's 2008 Friend of ePublishing Award for what Ms. Brio has termed "erotic altruism."

Phaze Books, the erotic imprint of Mundania Press LLC, is one of the fastest growing and most recognizable publishers in an exploding genre. Its unprecedented support for Coming Together, a voluntary nonprofit association, puts Phaze on the cutting edge of philanthropy in the publishing industry, a commitment that will continue with its upcoming releases in the series.

Coming Together: Against the Odds will have a mystery theme and will benefit Autism Speaks, while Coming Together: Into the Light will include stories about the revelation of secrets and will benefit V-Day. Both are currently open for submissions and will see publication in the coming year.

For more information about Coming Together, visit www.EroticAnthology.com or email editor Alessia Brio at alessia@eroticanthology.com.

For more information about Phaze Books, visit www.PHAZE.com or contact Promotions Manager Crystal B. Bright at crystal@PHAZE.com

Coming Aug.25th, Vertical Tease

Vertical Tease
Author: Jude Mason
Genre: BDSM, femdom
Publisher: Phaze http://www.phaze.com/
Release date: August 25. 2008

Blurb:

Happily married, Carl Jackson has a secret, one he's never found the courage to share with anyone, especially his wife. Fearful she'll leave him if she finds out, he locates a Lady via the internet, who is exactly what he's looking for. When his wife supposedly goes to visit her mother, he coaxes Lady Jasmine, into seeing him.

Once the door opens, it's too late to back out. Instead of the simple meeting, he assumes is about to take place, he wakes bound to the wall, exactly how he fantasizes.

Excerpt:

That was two weeks ago. Two weeks of his wife flying out to visit her mother in the next state, two weeks of frozen dinners and late nights of fantasizing. He sent Lady Jasmine a check, an installment on their first session, as she called it. He was careful not to masturbate, at her direction, but each evening he surfed the Internet, valiantly searching for the most arousing, degrading porn he could find, also at her direction. He trembled with lust. For hours each day, the front of his slacks tented, showing his erection and a spreading stain of darker material where he leaked at an alarming rate. The closer it came to their meeting, the more he trembled and the longer his erections plagued him.

The night before, excitement and a nagging case of blue balls kept him awake. The next morning, he took an extra long time preparing. He shaved his face carefully, trimmed his sideburns and clipped his nails. He wanted to make the very best impression he could. He pulled on the brand new black thong, knowing she wouldn't see it, but also dreaming about her tormenting him while he slid the elastic into place. It was a good thing the pouch stretched, or he'd never have been able to cover himself. She'd said a white shirt, and he pulled one on. His hands shook so much, he fumbled for nearly five minutes with the buttons. His slacks were almost as much trouble as the shirt. His prick throbbed and his balls ached; getting his slacks zipped and buttoned took forever.

Finally, shoes shined, nails clean and filed, breath freshened by three brushings and two garglings, he stood at her door—trembling like a school boy on his first date. It was a large white house in an exclusive area of the city. His bladder felt full, although he knew it couldn't be. He took a deep, shuddering breath and reached for the doorbell. With his finger poised over the small white button, he wondered for an instant if he should, if he dared. Then it was too late; his finger jabbed down, the bell rang, and he jerked his hand to his side.

He waited, scarcely able to get a breath. Would she answer, or leave him standing there like some unwanted relative, ignored, laughed at? He shifted his feet. Sweat trickled down his sides, and he willed it to stop.

Footsteps approached from inside. The click, click, click of heels on hardwood got closer. He stopped breathing and waited, eyes fastened on the door knob. It turned and the door swung inward slowly.

"Carl," said the most amazing looking woman he'd ever laid eyes on. Tall, almost as tall as his six feet, she was slender but had curves in all the right places. The full-length, black, leather dress hugged her like a second skin from shoulders to knees. She'd piled her dark hair on top of her head and her make-up was striking. The wine glass she held was half full of amber liquid. She posed, regally, a hand on the door and a look of disdain on her face.

He shifted nervously again and replied, "Yes Ma'am, Lady Jasmine, I'm Carl." His voice sounded gruff, as if he hadn't spoken for awhile.
"Last chance," she said sneering at him. "You're sure you want to come in? Now's your last chance to leave. You come in, and you obey my rules. All of them"

Carl's heart picked up its pace. He clenched his fists to keep from grabbing himself. "I'm sure. I can't turn back now."

She stepped aside, allowing him in.

His knees shook, but he made it in without stumbling.

Lady Jasmine remained where she was, forcing him to bend and remove his shoes while trapped very close to her. Her scent intoxicated him—a sweet, musky aroma that made him light-headed. He straightened up, and for a moment, dared to look into the eyes of the woman he'd been dying to meet for as long as he could remember. He wanted to say something, explain how excited he was, but when he opened his mouth, nothing came out but air.

She pushed the door closed and turned her back on him. "Follow me—on your hands and knees."

It was now or never. After an instant of heart-stopping wonder, he dropped to his knees. He crawled forward, incredibly aware of how tight the thong's strap was and how it cut into the crease of his ass; how his cock and balls were squeezed. He eased his knees a little wider apart and hurried to keep up with his hostess. Her scent thickened and his vision blurred.

He remembered very little after that until he regained his senses, held tightly against the wall.

—
*Jude Mason - Come, explore with me…if you dare*
Website: http://www.my-haven2001.com/

Newsletter: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Jude_Masons_Newsletter/
To join my mailing list, email me: jude.mason@yahoo.ca

Yes, Ma'am is in the bookstore!!

All righty, I'm in seventh heaven right now so you'll have to forgive any mistakes I make in spelling or grammar. Hell this may not make sense at all but I had to share. A week ago, I dug up all my courage and went into our local bookstore to see if I could have Yes, Ma'am on their shelves. Well, the woman, a lovely lady by the name of Pirkko, explained that because it's what's called print on demand she'd have to have her daughter read it first and they might take one for their shelves. I left a copy with her and have been waiting, impatiently. I just got her call. THEY WANT IT! Not only do they want it, they want more copies. Whoo hooo! I'm going to have to order more books, which is no biggie, but I honestly had no idea if they'd even take the one I left. I'm so thrilled.


Oh and I also heard from Alessia Brio this morning about the story I'd submitted, Island of Fantasies, for their charity relief book Coming Together: At Last has been accepted. All proceeds of this book go to benefit Amnesty International. I won't see anything from this book monetarily, but it's an amazing benefit and I'm thrilled to be included in the book.


I am now going to go make myself a cup of coffee and try to get my feet back on the ground.


Hugs
Jude

Promo Opportunity: Authors, readers, lurkers welcome

Would you like to hear a bedtime story?

A Woman's Goodnight is now open for your listening pleasure! You'll find stories by Jude Mason, Jamie Hill and lots of others!

We would like to invite you to visit the 'hottest' new site on the web designed especially for women http://www.awomansgoodnight.com/

We offer original erotic audio short stories to be purchased and downloaded for you to enjoy in private or share with your lover.

Come listen to a sexy voice tell you a sensual story to entertain your imagination!

Sit back, relax and let your mind wander. When was the last time someone told you a naughty bedtime story?

A free read at Total E-Bound

As some of you might know, I've got a brand new publisher by the name of Total E-Bound. I don't have anything out with them yet, but I do have two contracts and as of this morning a free read posted to their website.

If you'd like a peek at Yes, She Can, check it out here:

http://www.total-e-bound.com/sem5r8315741/Free-Books/Yes--She-Can/p-93-328/

Here's the blurb:

An insecure woman, an adoring husband and a weekend away, all lead to an evening of fantasy fulfilled.

And, if you'd like to check out some of the other TEB authors, there are about two dozen free reads newly uploaded here:

http://www.total-e-bound.com/sem5r8315741/Free-Books/c-1-93/

The Total E-Bound site has just had a face lift, so wander around and peek into all the corners. No dust yet, and you might find something you like.

Enjoy and don't make a mess. *G*

Announcement!!!

Freya's Bower is having a sale!

With permission to forward:

Hey everyone!

To celebrate our inaugural audio excerpt podcast, Freya's Bower is offering a 20% discount coupon for all of our account members who are also signed up for our store newsletter and purchase more than $3.25 in ebooks. Thinking of buying an ebook from Freya's Bower? Now is the time to do it. If you already have an account, just sign up for the newsletter. You can sign into your account here, or create a new one.

You can use the coupon as many times as you like until May 31st. Or listen to our audio excerpt podcast (7 min 53 seconds) for a great discount too. (Remember the one with the excerpt to my story? That's the one!) If you sign up for our newsletter now, you'll be sure to catch more deals that will only be offered to our account/newsletter members.

We will be doing something similar for Wild Child soon, so sign up for the newsletter there as well.

Marci Baun
Editor-in-Chief
Freya's Bower
Wild Child Publishing

Shoon Joining gets a RECOMMENDED READ

Becky Gaede, of Dark Angel Reviews, had this to say about Shoon Joining:

Ambassador Trevor Sloan is going to try to communicate with the Shoon, a race of aliens. However, he discovers more than he bargained for. Upon arrival of their ship, something takes over his body and joins with him. When he is sent back to his ship to share it with others, he is locked up for treason. Now the love of his life, Amanda Jacks, must rescue him and get them back to the Shoon, or they will be locked away forever.

SHOON JOINING by Jude Mason is an out of this world read. If you love a little science fiction mixed with erotic scenes, I recommend you read this story. Ms. Mason has a wonderful imagination to come up with such a story. She puts a new and exciting twist to a different race in outer space. The first page of this book made me tingle with the steamy scene between Amanda and Trevor. I just had to keep reading to see what happens with Trevor and the Shoon. The plot of this book and the elements of the new race are unbelievable. I was very impressed by the communication of the new race and the way that they become joined with them. I liked the lead female character Amanda; she has spunk to her that I liked. She’s faced with a few crazy things in this story and jumps in with both feet. Ms. Mason, I applaud you for this excellent story with a Recommended Read and I hope to read more in the near future.

Shoon Joining, now available at Phaze

Shoon Joining

by Jude Mason
Publisher: Phaze
URL publisher: http://www.phaze.com/

Contents: Sci-fi, m/f, alien/human sex

Buy Now

Blurb:

Coerced into negotiating with the alien race, the Shoon, Earthman Ambassador Trevor Sloan finds himself tossed into a scenario never before faced. Imprisoned by a corrupt bureaucracy, then rescued by his lover, they fight together, along with the Shoon, to end the ills of humanity.

Excerpt:

Trevor eased forward, his cock slowly sinking deeper into the soft, wet folds of Amanda's cunt. Growling, he clenched his ass, straining to control the speed and depth of his thrust. "Hold still, babe," he whispered, arching his back. Sweat trickled off him and onto the lush curves of the woman beneath him. Her thighs tightened around his waist, but thankfully didn't pull him in.

Amanda, her dark eyes gazing up into his, smiled and clenched her inner muscles, as if tempting him to let go. Encouraging him to lose control and plunder her, like he would some outlander whore. He balanced on his knees and one hand; the other went to her breasts, the nipples like beacons, calling for attention. He tweaked the puckered nub closest, dragging a moan of pleasure from her, then shifted to the other where he administered the same teasing pinch. Softly at first, but wanting more reaction from her, he tightened his fingers and thumb until her moan grew to just the right pitch.

"Damn you, Trevor Sloan," she snarled in that sweet sexy voice he'd learned to love, "fuck me. Hard. Now!"

Chuckling, he slammed himself in deep, and had to bite his lip to keep from shooting. He kept still, one hand on her breast, the fingers digging into the soft mound, the other beside her shoulder on the bed. The orgasm he fought to hold off lunged nearer. His balls tensed, moved higher in their sac readying to loose a stream of come that he'd too long held at bay.

"What's this?" he asked in a voice much calmer than he'd dared hope for. "Trying to give the Ambassador orders, are you?"

"Bastard!" she groaned. Digging her fingers into his hips, she tried to guide him. Urged him to pull out, then slam back into her clutching pussy.

Trevor relented and eased out of her, then thrust back in. His body trembled, the lust mounting ever higher.

"Ambassador Sloan," the voice seemed to come from all around him, frantic, commanding, not to be ignored. "Ambassador Sloan, you're needed at the ready room, now! This is no drill. You're needed now!"

Trevor lunged ahead, desperately trying to ignore those words. He needed to come. He was near the moment of being able to deny the animal need. But, again the call came, louder, more insistent. "Ambassador Sloan. Respond please. Respond immediately."

With a roar of frustration, Trevor pulled away from the clutching woman beneath him and rose from the bed.

Buy Now

5 Blue Ribbons for 413 Remembrance Lane!

413 Remembrance Lane: Diary of a House

BY: Jamie Hill, Derek Musgrave, Emma Wildes, Michelle Houston, Cheri Valmont, Skyler Grey and Jude Mason

Amanda of Romance Junkies reviews gave us 5 Blue Ribbons

SNIPPET: 413 REMEMBRANCE LANE: DIARY OF A HOUSE is sinfully delicious! From pirates and vampires to same sex loving, there is something that will appeal to everyone in this book from today's hottest authors.

Midnight Confession-1750 by Cheri Valmont

Catherine Ashbury is in disguise as a pirate. She is in New Orleans trying to find her beloved Drew when she and her companions are kidnapped by a group of men. They are taken to a huge house where she is tossed into a room to await her fate. She wants to know why Drew broke their engagement and where he's disappeared to. Apparently, the captain that resides in this strange house has the answers. When Catherine discovers her nanny has bespelled the diary she gave her, Catherine soon realizes she's tied to 413 Remembrance Lane for better or worse. How in the world does Drew tie into this strange place and will she ever actually get the answers she seeks?

This was a very sensual and heart-breaking story. Drew basically fakes his own death to protect Catherine from ever finding out the truth about him. Catherine has waited for so long to be with the man she loves, she's not going to let anything stand in her way, especially him. The passion that finally erupts between them is spellbinding. MIDNIGHT CONFESSION is definitely the story to start this collection with. It's grabbed hold of me and I can't wait to see what the other authors have to bring to the table!

An Extraordinary Request-1815 by Emma Wildes

When Arthur arrives at 413 Remembrance Lane, he thinks it's just to spend a month with his closest friend and his new wife. However, when Henri and Serena beg him to help Serena father a child, Arthur is dumbstruck. Henri is impotent now due to a spider bite, but he and Serena always wanted children. How can Arthur possibly refuse this desperate couple? Serena and Arthur never expect to find themselves actually attracted to one another

Baby making isn't the only thing going on in Serena's life, however. She has discovered the diary left in the house. By writing in this diary, Serena will magically be able to receive her hearts desire. However, what is Serena's heart's desire…Henri, her husband, or Arthur, the man that brought passion back into her life?

AN EXTRAORDINARY REQUEST is quite addictive. I really love the tie-in of the diary through each of these stories so far. I felt so bad for Serena, all she wants is her husband but he doesn't think he's a man anymore. Henri is such a self-conscious fellow. If only he'd believe his wife's words instead of thinking since he can't offer her sex, she won't want him. Henri brings in his best friend, Arthur to have sex with his wife which was totally hot! I really enjoyed this story a lot and will be looking for more of Emma Wildes stories soon!

Of Death and Desire-1898 by Jude Mason

Jonathan and his lover, Philip, are descending to 413 Remembrance Lane on a vacation of sorts for Philip to try to rest. Philip has consumption and no treatments have been able to help him. When Philip dies, Jonathan is inconsolable. He's in a non-stop drunken rage, up to his neck in his own vomit and ready and willing to end his own life. Something strange is happening here at Jonathan's new home. He is actually feeling Philip touch him, caress him and is sure it's Philip bringing him to orgasmic delight. But how can that be? Philip died! Jonathan has cut back on drinking and is taking better care of himself so are these hallucinations or Philip's last wish in the diary finally taking hold?

OF DEATH AND DESIRE had me bawling my eyes out. It was such a heartbreaking story. These two men basically had to hide what they were from the world. During the time period, gay men didn't exist. With Philip's illness, my heart tore for Jonathan. I couldn't believe how much I fell for these characters. The romance between these two men is exquisite. It's very heart-felt and truly an inspiration. The diary is a huge event in this story and by the end, I was still crying, only this time in gratification. Philip and Jonathan definitely earned a place in my heart.

The War Within-1945 by D. Musgrave

William is just returning home from the war. He and his love, Sheila had bought 413 Remembrance Lane before he was whisked away, and now he's returned home to surprise her. He's always loved the old plantation house and he and Sheila hoped to have a happy life here. Unfortunately, William isn't as carefree about his time in the war as he lets on to Sheila. He is having flashbacks of his time fighting the guerillas and he's sure he's hearing them scream. Things are getting stranger and stranger however, when William's flashbacks get so extreme, it's like he's having out of body experiences. When he strikes his wife, he knows he's in serious trouble.

William decides it's time to talk to the voodoo witch. When he finds and talks to both her and the spirit of pirate Drew (MIDNIGHT CONFESSION), he is instructed to find the diary hidden in the house. Only with this diary can William and Sheila truly be set free from the spirits trying to claim their souls. Will William head their advice and locate the diary in time?

THE WAR WITHIN both spooked me and left me dying to know how it was going to end. I can't imagine coming home from the war and reliving all of my friend's deaths and being haunted by evil spirits. I sure as hell can't imagine being Sheila and having some strange spirit, who I thought was my husband, bringing me to orgasm. William is a hero to me and the lengths he goes to in order to protect his wife and his home will have you enthralled with this story in no time. D. Musgrave has become one of my favorite authors and THE WAR WITHIN definitely cements him there. This story will have your blood turning cold, your libido shooting up to the moon and leave you wondering just how much this diary in the house is capable of.

Let the Sunshine In-1971 by Jamie Hill

Scott and Terri left California to get away from the crime spree ripping through the area. Moving into 413 Remembrance Lane should be making both of them very happy. However, Terri hasn't been in the mood for making love as of late, which is really surprising to Scott. She's been feeling very jumpy lately and now Scott is having weird dreams. Ever since he and Terri met Rafe in the diner, Scott has found himself having very erotic dreams about the man. However, Scott soon discovers he's not the only one having sinfully delicious dreams of Rafe…so is Terri!

When Rafe comes to dinner with some wine, friendship suddenly turns to a whole lot more. Scott and Terri get an experience with Rafe they never could have imagined. When they discover that Rafe has a whole other side to him, they are unsure whether they should run screaming for the hills or just embrace his furry side. He really is the most amazing thing to happen to them, after all. When Terri remembers the diary she found in the house they realize that they may just be able to wish for Rafe to be all man. Wishing on the diary always comes with a price though. Is this threesome ready to pay it?

LET THE SUN SHINE IN is orgasmically delicious! I couldn’t get enough of the scrumptious sex between Rafe and Scott. Terri wasn't my favorite character in this story for some reason. I just couldn't really relate to her like I could to Rafe and Scott. To me, they stole the story and Terri was just kind of along for the ride. This is not meant to be critical of Jamie Hill at all. I just felt the romance and passion more between Scott and Rafe then either or both of them with Terri. This was a spellbinding tale of lust, trust and acceptance. I honestly can't see just two of these characters together. They all really belonged in this threesome they created! I am a huge fan of all of Jamie Hill's work, but I have to say, LET THE SUN SHINE IN is my all time favorite! I love her male on male action and can't wait to see what else she has in store soon.

My Vampire, My Love-1993 by Skyler Grey

Candice has just moved into 413 Remembrance Lane. She's already discovered the diary in one of the rooms and how to open it. Candy has also discovered a new friend on the property…a mangy black and white cat. When a man calls her explaining that he's the nephew of the owner of the home and wishes to speak with her, Candice is nervous to say the least. However, the man's voice sends her insides to quivering and she cannot seem to stay no to him. He introduces himself as Avakis. His touch melts Candice from head to toe and she can't seem to get enough of him. He should not be able to touch her this way! Why can't she seem to stop him?

Avakis is a vampire, cursed to take pleasure from women until he finds a virgin, whom he must turn over to his master to be tortured. He discovers that he can't give his master Candice. He is hopelessly in love with her. There is no way he can remain with her without his master finding out. Is there? When Candice explains the diary, both discover that they may be able to be together after all.

MY VAMPIRE, MY LOVE is a titillating good time to be had by all. Avakis is so protective of the only woman he's ever loved. Explaining to her that he is a vampire would shock and scare the hell out of most people, but Candice takes it in stride because she loves him. She's willing to fight his master along side him to remain with Avakis forever. Once again, the diary plays a pivotal role in their lives which I absolutely love! I definitely want a diary like this to make my wishes come true. Avakis and Candice were wonderful together. The passion that explodes between these two will leave you breathless!

The Life Not Lived-2000 by Michelle Houston

When Natasha's divorce goes through, she gets to keep her house at 413 Remembrance Lane. She also receives a strange package in the mail. Figuring it's from her sister, she dons the beautiful necklace inside. Natasha has been hiding a side of herself for a very long time. Being a closet lesbian has always stood in the way of her and her husband's relationship, but Natasha can't fight it anymore. She needs a woman in her life that will give her everything her heart and body craves.

When Natasha's erotic imaginings become a reality and she finds a strange woman with her in the bed, she freaks! The woman tells her she is called a succubus. She is sure she is just dreaming the woman bringing her untold pleasure, but decides what the hell, my as well ride it out. The succubus is here to help Natasha change her fate. Once upon a time, Natasha left behind the woman she loved more than anything to pretend to be normal. Maybe, with the help of the diary Natasha has found in the house, she can go back and change her mistakes. No fake marriage, no pretending to me straight when she's not and most of all, a chance to be completely and utterly happy again.

THE LIFE NOT LIVED was phenomenal! I truly fell in love with Natasha. I understood her hesitation at ever telling anyone that she was a lesbian. Growing up in the times that she did, she would never have been accepted. However, like she discovered too late, marrying a man to hide your true self will never work. I wanted Natasha to find the diary, to make her wish and to find her lost love. I was really rooting for her throughout. She brought tears to my eyes on more than one occasion, and the provocative pleasure she discovers will make your teeth melt. Michelle Houston is a favorite author of mine and I am so happy to have been able to delve into another one of her masterpieces yet again!

413 REMEMBRANCE LANE: DIARY OF A HOUSE is sinfully delicious. Be prepared to disappear into a multitude of time periods for a few hours. Each author brings their own special ingredients to this heart-stopping collection. There is no way I can pick my favorite story, as each one I seemed to love more than the last. From pirates and vampires to same sex loving, there is something that will appeal to everyone in this book from today's hottest authors. The diary itself really kept my attention. I would love to be able to find one in my home and share all the other inhabitants' adventures! This was such a unique storyline that kept my attention riveted to each individual story. I will be talking about this collection to everyone I know for a very long time to come.

It's here!! Yes, Ma'am, my first collection in print!

And now in print...

Jude Mason's Yes, Ma'am:
A Collection of Fem-Domme Erotica
http://www.king-cart.com/Phaze/product=Yes,+Ma%27am+by+Jude+Mason

Fem-domme fiction at its finest! Phaze is proud to present the novellas of Jude Mason in print. An Acquired Taste, Pink Ribbon, Stage Fright, and Amber's Toy, plus never before published extras!

Elements: BDSM (fem dominant)

Okay, now listen up. Phaze is having a 30% off sale, but it's only on for today, Sunday, Feb.24th. If you're thinking of buying this book, it might be an idea to do it now. Yes? The special code you'll need is: GOLD2008. Go, buy, please. Heck, by two, it's that good.

Phaze

http://www.phaze.com/

Exceptional Erotic Fiction

New Release: Who Races - Who Wins

Who Races-Who Wins

Jude Mason
Publisher: Dark Eden Press www.darkedenpress.com/

ISBN: N/A

Genre: Fiction, erotica, fetish, BDSM

Price: $5.50

Format: e-book: 5 formats, HTML, LIT, PDF, PRC

Available: Dark Eden Press

Blurb:

Visit the world of fetish and perversion, in Who Races – Who Wins, where men take on the roll of ponies and women rule as their Mistress trainers. Add a woman of the old world rich, who believes breeding is everything, and who just happens to own her own stable of fine young studs. When she turns to kidnapping and torture, can the lovely young Christine and her adoring steed/husband Slither escape or will evil truly prevail? Who will win that final race, and who will be enslaved?

Excerpt:

“Good morning, my sweet,” she purred, just loud enough for him to hear above the pounding of his blood. “I’m so glad it’s Sunday. It’s been a crazy week and I’ve been looking forward to your training session.” She unsnapped his ankle restraints and waited while he levered his long legs together enough to place his feet in front of his bottom. He blinked against the glare, eyes watering as they adjusted.

The fan motor whirred above him, washing the heat of his cocoon past him and into the small, marble-tiled room. Christine gripped the handle at the foot of his chamber and pulled. On silent rollers, he emerged, flat on his back, at her waist height. The soft, brown leather encasing his limbs from fingertips to shoulder and toe to upper thigh contrasted sharply with his flesh. His sheathed arms were still above him, the ring at the fingertips secured them just inches from the top of his head.

When his vision cleared, he looked up at the long, dark hair framing the fragile features he’d loved since they’d met in college. Inseparable since their first date, his tall, muscular, good looks and her petite, yet voluptuous, loveliness often left people staring as they went about their lives.
She’d complained her hair was too curly to be long, but he loved it and often begged for permission to brush it. The fringe around her face set off her brown, almond-shaped eyes and long, wispy lashes. A nose, she thought too wide, but he loved to nudge with his own. Her full, rose tinted lips always seemed to pout, no matter if she was administering discipline, or was happy with him. He loved her small round breasts, and the gentle curve of her belly -- unfashionable, perhaps, but soft to lay his head on when she allowed. Her lovely round bottom was her best asset, in his opinion, and one he paid homage to at every opportunity.

Her hands roamed over his body, inspecting for rashes or sores where flesh met leather, rubbing at shoulder and upper thigh. He lay as still as he could while the examination continued, but when her fingers probed and stroked his privates, he trembled.

Links to Purchase:
http://www.darkedenpress.com/book_jude-mason-who-races-who-wins.html

Preditors and Editors Poll is now open!

Time to vote in the year-end polls at Preditors & Editors.

Unabashed self promotion here. I've been nominated in a couple of areas:

Auther: Jude Mason (Whooo Hooo!)

Short Story: Cat's Claw

Anthology: 413 Remembrance Lane: Diary of a House

I'd appreciate the vote, but, if you don't vote for me, please do find your favorite author and vote for them. Here's the link: http://www.critters.org/predpoll/

5 Blue Ribbons for Cat's Claw

Cat's Claw

Rating: 5 Blue Ribbons!

Morgan Field is an accountant. However, today she is acting as an executor, delivering a will and final assets to a beneficiary she never knew existed. Finding out the man has no phone and she must hike into the woods to his home does not make her happy.

Joshua Lansing is the beneficiary of Morgan’s friend Frank's will. He has a house in the woods, no phone and no electricity according to the cashier clerk. He is Frank's son and he is shocked to find out his father is dead.

Morgan is quite attracted to Joshua; she thinks he’s a beautiful man. Though, because of the situation, she will not take advantage of him. Later that day, after convincing Morgan to stay the night with him, Joshua looks at her with longing in his eyes, yet doesn’t follow through by advancing to her. Each has their secrets, but will desire overcome his reluctance to make a move on her?

Ms. Mason did very well with CAT'S CLAWS. It was very rich with emotions only a death of a loved one can bring. There is a quality to this story that I can't put my fingers on the right word for, other than to say it touches my very soul. I really enjoyed this story. It was well written, fluidly paced, and had that rare magic that I love to find. It drew me into the story and pulled long forgotten memories.

Reviewer: Ladybirdrobi

-- *Jude Mason*

Website http://www.my-haven2001.com/

Newsletter http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Jude_Masons_Newsletter/

L Is for Leather

L Is for Leather

multi authors

ISBN: 978-1-57344-308-1
Release date: Feb.2008

Pre-order

I'm extremely pleased to announce that my story, Those Boots has been accepted by Alison Tyler for the upcoming anthology, L Is for Leather which is slated for a February 2008 release from Cleis Press.

Alison Tyler continues the best-selling erotic alphabet series with this collection of stories about all things leather. Lisette Ashton exults in the sultry, distinctive aroma of leather with a perfect description of the erotic aspect of sliding into a new leather jacket in "Truman Capote Was Wrong." In "Sunday Service," author Kate Pearce takes a love of leather even further in this homage to a black belt. These stories will fill your senses with all there is to enjoy in leather.

Fill our a survey and receive a free ebook from Phaze

Hello everybody. Phaze is conducting a reader's survey to get an idea of what people want, what people look for, and what we can do to make people happy. Our publisher, the adorable Kat Lively, has constructed the survey and it will only take a moment of your time. you can see it/take it here:

http://phaze.com/readerssurvey.html

It's a cut and paste job, and all of the instructions are on the page.

All readers who take the survey will receive a free eBook for their time, and be put in a drawing to win three paperbacks of their choice. To make it more beneficial for the authors, she's adding an author incentive.In the survey she's included a tag for an author referral. The Phaze author who gets the most referrals will receive a prize, so I'd appreciate a vote. The more we know what readers want, we'll be able to give it to them. This survey will run until November 15th.


Hugs
Jude

Awesome review for Amber's Toy

Now, it’s when I get a treat like “Amber’s Toy” that I relish being a reviewer. This is a HOT read that has an unusual story line, too. Amber is taking her revenge on the shallow guy who used her way back when. She makes him need her and I love this female domination, it’s so good to read about a woman taking control for a change. Men’s rear ends are tasty, right? Well Jude certainly thinks so and her delicious descriptions of Tony’s backside are masterfully (mistressfully, really) done. In fact, her writing style as a whole is delightful.A tasty, kinky read with strong FemDom overtones, I can’t recommend this novella enough –it’s a triumph.

Reviewer: Victoria Blisse
Rating: 10

Do you like to party? Do you like to win prizes?

A bunch of the Phaze authors got to talking and we decided it was time for a chat with you all. If you'd like to get to know some of the most amazing authors on the internet and in print this is the place to be. Our line up so far:

Aurora Black
Victoria Blisse
Heidi Cook
Jamie Hill
Selah March
Jude Mason
Derek Musgrave

Sapphire Phelan
Teresa Roberts

Wanna join us? Here's when and where:

DATE: All day, Wednesday October 3, 2007

PLACE: Phaze Chatters on Yahoo

URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PhazeChatters/

There's going to be contests, prizes, excerpts and much more.
Come and party with the authors of Phaze!
We'll be looking for you!

September's Wanton Quill is Live

The Wanton Quill
Newsletter #28 September 2007 Edition

I hope you've had a spectacular month. Mine has been busy, which is good, and productive, which is very good. Grab a cup of your favorite beverage and I'll tell you all about it.

What you'll find in this issue:

What Jude's been up to
September's madness, new specs, a new contract, and a new publisher, oh my!

Upcoming chats/events
Find out when and where you can chat with me. New publishers, mean new chat rooms and new venues.

Coming soon?
Find out what new releases will be coming out in the next month or so.

Reviews
Yuppers, two awesome reviews for Amber's Toy

Website updates
You betcha. New stuff and here's the url: http://www.my-haven2001.com/

Hot excerpt A scorcher this month from a book that's just come out called, A Matter of Patience, available at www.loveyoudivine.com

If you'd like to subscribe to Jude's Newsletter, the url is:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Jude_Masons_Newsletter/

Take care and have an amazing day.

Hugs
Jude

—*Jude Mason*
*Website
*Newsletter

Amber's Toy, available now

ISBN 1-59426-740-5
Publisher: Phaze Length: Photon (21K words)
Content: femdom, bdsm, spanking

BUY NOW

Overweight and unattractive, Amber thought she'd finally found love only to have her heart broken by hunky Tony Jeffers. When he humiliates her, she decides to devote her life to helping others, and forsake ever finding a man. A tragic plane crash proves to be her salvation. After a stint with a jungle tribe, and with the help of the wise woman of that tribe, Amber finds the means to avenge herself, and keep Mr. Hunk from hurting anyone else. To top it all off, when the bad boy realizes who it is and what she's doing, it's a huge turn on for him.

Can the two find love after all?

Jude Mason's August Newsletter is Live

Newsletter 27 August 2007 Edition

Welcome to Jude Mason's Wanton Quill. I hope you've all had a spectacular month. Mine has been busy, which is good, and productive, which is very good.Why don't you grab a cup of your favorite beverage, and I'll tell you all about what's been going on.

What you'll find in this issue:

What Jude's been up to

Vacation, Shoon, and what about those deer…

Contests
The winner of the Free the Phoenix Contest is: Stacie, who received a copy of

413 Remembrance Lane: Diary of a House

Upcoming chats/events

Find out when and where you can chat with me.

Coming soon?

Find out what new releases will be coming out in the next month or so.

Website updates

You betcha. New stuff and here's the url: http://www.my-haven2001.com/

Reviews

Two awesome reviews

Hot excerpt

A scorcher this month from a book being released from Phaze later this month, called Amber's Toy.

* * *
Take care and have an amazing Wednesday.

Hugs

Jude

—
*Jude Mason*
*Website: www.my-haven2001.com/

*Newsletter: The Wanton Quill

*My authors groups: Phoenix Rising Authors & Authors Who Dare

Jude Mason's August Newsletter is Live

Newsletter #27 August 2007 Edition

Welcome to Jude Mason's Wanton Quill. I hope you've all had a spectacular month. Mine has been busy, which is good, and productive, which is very good.Why don't you grab a cup of your favorite beverage, and I'll tell you all about what's been going on.

What you'll find in this issue:

What Jude's been up to

Vacation, Shoon, and what about those deer…

Contests
The winner of the Free the Phoenix Contest is: Stacie, who received a copy of

413 Remembrance Lane: Diary of a House

Upcoming chats/events

Find out when and where you can chat with me.

Coming soon?

Find out what new releases will be coming out in the next month or so.

Website updates

You betcha. New stuff and here's the url: http://www.my-haven2001.com/

Reviews

Two awesome reviews

Hot excerpt

A scorcher this month from a book being released from Phaze later this month, called Amber's Toy.

* * *
Take care and have an amazing Wednesday.

Hugs

Jude

—
*Jude Mason*

*Website: www.my-haven2001.com/

*Newsletter: The Wanton Quill

*My authors groups: Phoenix Rising Authors & Authors Who Dare

413 Remembrance Lane author, D. Musgrave

D Musgrave

1. Tell us a little bit about your characters in "War Within", your story in 413 Remembrance Lane.

The story, War Within, takes place shortly after the end of WWII. The main character, William Beauregard, he just returned from a tour in the South Pacific and he's not alone. Ghosts of the war have followed him back to New Orleans. The hauntings of these ghosts are so vivid, he can no longer distinguish truth from illusion. These hauntings, have him afraid of the voices and images and worries he may lash out at them, hurting his wife, Sheila. To rid himself of the ghosts, he must take a huge risk, one that could lose his wife to him for ever.

2. How did you come up with the idea for your story?

- The idea for the story came about after watching a Travel Channel show about ghost tours of supposed haunted places in New Orleans. I was thinking of a simple paranormal ghost story, but as I began to research ghosts in the bayou, I discovered the link between the ghost stories and Voodoo magic. From there, the story took off and I just held on for the ride.

3. What was your initial reaction to doing a story based around a diary and a house?

- I was on board from the beginning. It's a unique idea and I knew I had to be a part of it. Then I saw the list of other authors involved and it confirmed my decision.

4. What was the most fun part about doing this in-depth of a collaboration?

- Reading all the other stories and seeing how we all worked as a team to link each story together. It was like working a jigsaw puzzle in reverse.

5. Now that the anthology is out and hindsight has had a chance to kick in - is there anything about your story or characters you would change?

Not really. I'm very pleased with how it turned out. I was the last to finish their story for the anthology and I had every opportunity to revise my story.

6. What else do you have coming out soon?

- I've just finished and sent off a short story to Phaze that's going to be in the upcoming Fantasies VI BDSM collection.Continuing EducationBlurbBy day, Stephanie Barrett is a high school English Teacher. By night, she's the Grand Mistress of a dungeon club, without a submissive to call her own. When she spots Nicolas Adamson, back in town from college, she remembers the strong feelings she had for him, but never acted on. A plan forms in her mind, to lure him into her lair. Thus begins the realization of her longest held fantasy--to find a submissive of her own.

7. What are you working on right now?

My current work in progress is for a new line with Love You Divine. The line is called Bedside Manor.Here's the blurb for the series:All the dirty doctor stories behind a single door. Does that gynecologist who works on Tuesdays turn you on? How about the new dentist who said you need $10,000 worth of work and you just signed because you'll see him every other Saturday for a year. Maybe the new neighbors like to play dress-up, and maybe sex slaves are trained in nursing schools. Even alchemists and apothecaries have something to add at Bedside Manor as long as everyone who participates is conscious.My story is about a couple seeking the help of a sex therapist. June and Scott have difficulty sharing their fantasies, so Dr. Marla has them fill out a questionnaire. The Dr. reviews the results, and decides an intervention is the only way to achieve a breakthrough.

You can always visit D Musgrave’s website at http://www.dmusgrave.com/ for up-to-date information.

413 Remembrance Lane: Diary of a House is now available for purchase from Phaze

413 Remembrance Lane author, Emma Wildes

Emma Wildes

1. Tell us a little bit about your characters in "An Extraordinary Request", your story in 413 Remembrance Lane.

Henri Duclos is a man with a painful secret. His wife, Serena, is the only one who knows his agonizing problem until they share the truth with a visiting friend. The bargain made after the revelation shows Arthur’s depth of friendship, Serena’s love for her husband, and Henri’s willingness to sacrifice almost anything for his pride.

2. How did you come up with the idea for your story?

The challenge of the diary is it exists to help what seems impossible come true. My characters needed that kind of intervention and their personal crisis was beginning to ruin their lives. I asked myself what would make a well-to-do couple like Serena and Henri reach that point.

3. Now that the anthology is out and hindsight has had a chance tokick in - is there anything about your story or characters you wouldchange?

I don’t think so.

4. What else do you have coming out soon?

I believe right now I have thirty-four published/contracted works under three different names. I am grateful and delighted to work with several different publishers and have six more books due out this year and more in 2008. It’s wonderful because I get to do what I want to do and that is write!

5. What are you working on right now?

A story for a Phaze collection, a fable and a sequel novel for Siren Publishing, a short story by request for a special Whiskey Creek Collection to celebrate their anniversary, and another novel for a collection that will have a large print only run and be nationally distributed in major bookstores. I am excited about all of the projects and flattered to be included.

You can always visit Emma’s website at www.emmawildes.com for up-to-date information.

413 Remembrance Lane: Diary of a House is now available for purchase from Phaze

413 Remembrance Lane author, Jamie Hill

Jamie Hill

1. Tell us a little bit about your characters in "Let the Sunshine In", your story in 413 Remembrance Lane.

- Scott and Terri Walker moved to New Orleans from California. His father died and left them the house at 413 Remembrance Lane. They saw it as an opportunity to escape the big city and move east. Terri suffered a miscarriage, and their marriage is shaky. She desperately wants a baby, while Scott just wants his wife back. They meet up with artist Rafe McAllister, and Scott learns he doesn't know exactly what he wants.

2. How did you come up with the idea for your story?

- Not sure about this one! It just came to me. This was my first attempt at writing M/M sex, and after some guidance from more experienced writer friends, I think it worked out quite nicely!

3. What was your initial reaction to doing a story based around a diary and a house?

- I was all for it! The idea was intriguing, and fun to plot out.

4. What was the most fun part about doing this in depth of collaboration?

- I actually enjoyed choosing the year 1971, and researching trivia and facts from that year. I added as much of that as I could, including the beautiful avocado green appliances, and the fact that my characters thought Richard Nixon was a great president, who would go down in history!

5. Now that the anthology is out and hindsight has had a chance to kick in - is there anything about your story or characters you would change?

- I'm very happy with the story, and how it meshes with the anthology.

6. What else do you have coming out soon?

- I currently have a chapter book being released monthly from Freya's Bower. Edge of Sanity, Book 1, came out July 17. The four future books, each about 6K, will be released August through November. In September, I have another M/M/F novella from Phaze called Deep Obsessions. There are a couple more titles in early 2008, also from Phaze, Change of Plans and Head Over Heels.

7. What are you working on right now?

- I finished a Christmas story for Phaze HeatSheets, and am hopeful that will be selected in the September announcement. I'm also writing a novella for the Urban Phaze line, set in Seattle, which will hopefully be released in 2008. I've got a paranormal novella lined up for Freya's Bower, and about a dozen other things floating round in my head!

For more information about my current or upcoming titles, please visit my website: http://www.jamiehill.biz/.

Thanks, and happy reading!

~Jamie

413 Remembrance Lane: Diary of a House is now available for purchase from Phaze

413 Remembrance Lane author Cheri Valmont

Cheri Valmont

1. Tell us a little bit about your characters in "Midnight Confession", your story in 413 Remembrance Lane.

- Catherine Ashbury is a woman who knows her own heart and mind. She's been in love with the same man as long as she can remember and nothing will stop her from finding out why he's released her from their betrothal, even it means crossing an unknown ocean and going to the barely settled town of 1750s New Orleans. She's accompanied by her Scottish nanny, Tilly, & Drew's manservant from his younger years, Mr. Hillman. These two people help keep Catherine safe and will do whatever they have to do to find out what happened to the love of her life.Miles Chadwick is a pirate captain who will do as he must to send Catherine and her companions on their way. He's a man changed by the horrific experiences that have scarred his body as well as his mind.

2. How did you come up with the idea for your story?

- I've always wanted to do a pirate story. So when the idea for this antho was presented & the location agreed upon, I thought this would be a good place to set a pirate story. Then I did a 'what if' & how can I get an English couple to New Orleans. That's how I came up with the young man going off to seek his fortune, leaving behind a devoted sweetheart. The rest I'll let everyone read for themselves. *g*

3. What was your initial reaction to doing a story based around a diary and a house?

- I thought it was a great idea. I love paranormal stuff and was eager to try my hand at a paranormal story. I love history, so the thought of all that history wrapped up in a diary and a house was very appealing to me.

4. What was the most fun part about doing this in-depth of a collaboration?

- Seeing how many different types of stories that could be written using the same magical diary & house.

5. Now that the anthology is out and hindsight has had a chance to kick in - is there anything about your story or characters you would change?

- Can I say I wished the story were longer? I do write short stories, but I always feel the need to tell more of the personal history of my characters.~6. What else do you have coming out soon?- As of right now, nothing.

7. What are you working on right now?

- I've just finished the fourth story in my Sci/Fi/Fantasy Kazphyrian series & have the idea for number five. Number six in this series is almost complete. Four and five are shorts & six is a full length.I'm also working on a short Regency to be submitted for consideration for another anthology and the fourth story in my Cajun Erotica series. As you can tell I have many irons in the fire and will hopefully have something submitted soon.

You can always visit Cheri’s website at http://www.cherivalmont.com/ for up-to-date information.

413 Remembrance Lane: Diary of a House is now available for purchase from Phaze

And now it's all about me, in the 413 Remembrance Lane anthology

And here's a little about me and the story I have in this amazing anthology. Check it out folks

1. Tell us a little bit about your characters in "Of Death and Desire", your story in 413 Remembrance Lane.

- Philip is the dominate one of the relationship, which might have surprised anyone who knew Jonathan well. Philip dislikes women because of a horrendous upbringing, but is kind to fems as long as he doesn't have to be close to them. When he was well, he was very much in control of his life, and adored Jonathan. Of the two, he was much more level headed.

2. How did you come up with the idea for your story?

- This is a tough one. When we first started talking about doing this antho, we'd decided to begin it in some historical past, and each successive story was to bring it closer to the present day. Two of our authors were very comfortable writing historical, thank heaven; the rest of us seemed to normally write in contemporary. At the time, I was contemplating writing a gay 'something' so I had the genre already in mind. The plot came in a flash. One man dying, the other in such mourning he'd do anything to bring his lover back. And voila, I saw it all. I just had to write it then. Oh, and make sure I didn't mess up with a few details that came from the previous story, and leave enough info for the next. It really was a fun juggling act.

3. What was your initial reaction to doing a story based around a diary and a house?

- I was interested. I loved the idea of doing the diary, a book written by several people through the years. I thought that was a great idea. The house, well that was a little more difficult. We each seemed to have an idea of what the house looked like, and sometimes our pictures didn't quite match up… LOL

4. What was the most fun part about doing this in depth of collaboration?

- For me, I had a huge amount of fun just trying to meld my story in with the others. I've never done anything like this before, and I wanted to make it as perfect as I could. The fun was when it was done and then reading it all, seeing how the stories flowed from one to the next.

5. Now that the anthology is out and hindsight has had a chance to kick in - is there anything about your story or characters you would change?

- Nope, not one thing. I loved Jonathan, he cared so much and even though he might have been the strength of the pair, he was so vulnerable in his loss. Philip was amazing. I wanted to comfort him, even though he hated women.

6. What else do you have coming out soon?

- From Phaze I have several, Aug. 27th, Amber's Toy, a BDSM tale that gives revenge a whole new meaning. October 8th, Cat's Claw, a pair of changelings find each other and learn how to live together, while hunting a poacher. December, I have a short story in Fantasy VI, called Sam, the Man, also a BDSM story, but this time with a twist. The characters are gay and the dominant isn't the big brawny dude.

7. What are you working on right now?

- A story I've tentatively titled 'The New Order'. A sci fi, alternate future, femdom something that's taken hold of me and run like crazy. Think what would happen if pollution causes mankind to become close to infertile? Think about what might happen if women take over and it's up to a man to both win a place 'under' a woman's control and pray he's fertile in order to keep it?

You can always visit Jude’s website at http://www.my-haven2001.com/ for up-to-date information.

~*~

413 Remembrance Lane: Diary of a House is now available for purchase from Phaze