First Kiss with a BANG! Blog Hop

As an author I am excited to be here today… I have been working on a few new titles… So for First Kiss with a Bang! I am gonna go with Chocolate Seduction…

I will be giving away a Copy of Fay’s Wish, La Roe’s and a Sneak Peek Copy of Chocolate Seductions… During the week I will be posting more excerpts from Chocolate Seduction with other First Kisses… Enjoy, Have Fun and Good Luck!

Here is an Excerpt taken from Chocolate Seduction where Ambrosia and Grant Share their Sorta First Kiss

Why had I asked him to help me? Just when I thought I couldn’t hold my breath any longer, I felt Grants hands on my shoulders. His touch was gentle, almost too gentle, and as his hands slid down to just above my waist memories from the past came flooding back.

It had been one month since the night of the reading, Grant and I had been arguing over both Burundi Wines and Sinfully Chocolates. Not being able to stand it anymore I had stormed out of the room and headed outside to the gazebo. It had been unusually warm that day and I had changed from my black silk pants suit into a sundress. I don’t know how long I had stood there with tears running down my face when I felt strong arms circle my waist.

Grant’s breath had been warm against my skin as he spoke softly against my neck. “Ambrosia I am sorry, I did not mean for it to get out of hand like that. I just want what is best for both out families and my owning Burundi Wines is just that.”

“Maybe for you but not for me, I just used Keith’s life’s work to secure Burundi Wines solely under my control. I cannot turn around and sell it, it’s a part of my heritage, my family, my future and I am not selling it to you or anyone else.” I had begun to pull away when Grant tightened his arms more securely around me.

“I give you my word I didn’t come out here to argue with you, truce for now at least?”

Not knowing if he was sincere or not but too tired to fight anymore I simply nodded my head. I had expected him to release me now, and was surprised when he rested his head on my own. Tired, lonely, and finally having Grant’s gentle attention after so many years of wanting him, I sighed and relaxed in his embrace.

It was then that I felt the tension leave his body, we both stood there in silence comforting one another. As my body sank more deeply into his I felt a twinge begin deep inside me and felt his growing response.

As I moved to escape, Grant turned me in his arms, silencing any protest with a tender kiss. If he had forced the kiss I might have been able to pull away, but I wanted, craved the tenderness of a lover. His lips grew more intently the longer our mouths touched and his hands were no longer simply resting on my waist but moving slowly up and down my back. At my groan of need he moved his hands to the zipper and began to work it easily down.

First Kiss with a Bang! Blog Hop

I get the distinct pleasure of not only being the Host of First Kiss with a Bang! Blog Hop as the Owner/CEO of Personalized Marketing… but I also get to join in the fun and participate as an Author for the Event!

To ensure that my two persona’s are distinctively separated… I will keep my post today in the fashion of Author Dee Owens. I will also be doing a give-away for the event, an ebook copy of La Roe’s and Fay’s Wish… from which my First Kiss Post will be about…

In Fay’s Wish Shayla Princess of the Fay has a daunting task in before her, to bring back Magic to Fae. If she fails, not only could she lose her life, but also be forced into a marriage against her will. Her once thought enemy is now her strongest ally, and her heart, mind, body and soul are up for grabs…

Fay’s Wish

My heart faltered. He was human. Nothing was to come from these feelings building deep inside of me.

Fay have been forbidden to mate with humans, and the few half bloods left were either from before my Grandfather’s rule, or descendants of those who had ventured into the mortal’s world.

The water grew intense. Had I said or done something to upset the magic? The image of the man clarified again. He was in the very water with me. From within, I could not stop the heat from rising, as I watched our bodies begin to entwine with each other. Each kiss he placed upon my skin burst like sunlight through the mists.

My breasts lifted to his lips as the climax began to grow in my abdomen and move lower. My entire body became heavy with a need I had not felt before. With each powerful stroke inside me, my skin grew hotter. It echoed the inferno surrounding us. I had only heard of such impulsive things happening between the Gods and Goddesses. When our bodies peaked, his grip told me he felt each sensation I did.

I only hoped he thought he was dreaming, or I would begin to fear for his mind. According to tales from the Elders, humans no longer believed in Fairies, and only a few believed that magic existed at all. Most of those thought magic evil.

He reached out. Not toward my image, but to me, seeing through the mist as I had. The steel in his eyes concerned and frightened me…

*******

I could only nod. Who was he that he would refer to the ‘Gods’ as I had? Was I wrong, was he Fay?
“Are you all right? You seem upset or scared.”

The tenderness in his voice struck like a harp string and brought tears to my eyes. “I am fine, but you must understand we can never go any farther. We must never meet.” I suspected, unless we accidentally ran into each other on my journey, all this worry meant very little. But, his beliefs still filled me with concern.

“Well, if this is all we can ever have, I guess we should make the best of it. My name is Kyle.”

“Hello, Kyle.” Now why did I say that? “I am sorry. It is a bit trivial to say hello now.”

“No. Never. I love hearing you say it. From now on, I want you to say it each time we meet.”

He was no longer facing away from me, but relaxed, in a small pool of water. “I am in a hidden pool near my home. Care to join me?”

“If you’d like.” I could not believe how his request caused my chest to swell. I hesitated. “I can see some of what is around you, but not exactly where you are.”

“What do you see now?”

He was still in the pool of water. I was struck with a horrible idea. “I need to ask you a couple things first.”

“Anything, sweetheart.”

“Can you see where I am now?”

“You are lying on a huge bed made of silver and wood.”

It was as I feared. He could see what was around me. “You mention relaxing, right? Are you asleep, dreaming your bath, or awake?”

“Awake. Aren’t you?”

“No. I am asleep. We must be very careful. If my people knew you could see where I am, they would punish me and hunt you down.”

“You keep speaking of your people. Just who and what are they?”

“I cannot reveal that, but I am a true Princess. I would like to join you, but it is best I do not. The first time we met, what happened to you? Can you explain how you got there, and what happened after?”

“Sure. I was walking through the woods when I saw you under a canopy of trees. You opened your arms to me, and I wanted nothing more than to touch you. The next thing I knew, we were in dark blue water that glowed. After, when I was back in the forest, my clothes were wet and lying on the ground beside me.” He paused. “What are you thinking?”

“We are in serious trouble. I will join you in the water, but only for a moment, then I must go. I promise to try and return though. I need to know something, and the only way is when I am awake.”
“You make a promise of seeing me again?”

“I do not think either of us could stop, even if we wanted.” I did not want to stop. If not for his life being forfeit, I would stay with him as long as the Gods allowed.

“Come and tell me goodbye, then.”

I crossed over to him, letting the water soak through my gown, and did what I desired to since we’d first met. Whispering Leannan, I caressed the sides of his face, and brushed my lips against his mouth. His lips were warmer, fuller, and more real than I ever imagined. He was made for me. Everything I ever wanted in a mate, kept inside my dreams where we could not be hurt.

I jerked away and turned, wishing to end the dream. Awake in my room, I guessed right. My gown was soaked. What we had done affected both physical worlds. This was a gift and a curse, and there would be repercussions. I had everything I could want, but was in the gravest danger of my life.

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Dee Owens Radio Interview with Introducing Writers

Personalized Marketing with Dee Owens - Jul 11,2009

Friday, July 10, 2009 7:30 PM

Dee will be with me to talk about marketing your book, and how her company can help

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Interview with Dee Owens: Romancing the Book

Jen: This weekend we welcome Dee Owens to Book Talk. Dee, will you please share a short bio with us?
Dee: Sure, first let me say thank you for having me here. I am a mother, wife, paranormal romance author, editor, and freelance publicist. I started writing in 2004 since then I have published several articles, a second novel, and started my own publicist company. I have had many roles in the writing world, but have found that my heart will always belong to telling the life of my characters.

 

Jen: Tell us about Fay’s Wish and where it’s available.

Dee: Fay’s Wish is a story that was released in 2006 however the publishing company had some cut backs, and I am now self-publishing the eBook and print version in 2009. The story is getting a fresh look and with self-publishing it I can offer Shayla (the heroine) a chance at getting her tale out there.

Fay’s Wish is a Paranormal Romance set in Scotland. Shayla is a Princess of the Fae and her time has come to find a husband and take her father’s place on the throne. However Shayla does not love or want any of the Fae Males offered to her, so fulfilling her mother’s wish she heads out into the mortal realm. Shayla faces, gods, goddesses, and the worst fate of all, the love of a human. You can read an excerpt of Fay’s Wish at http://authordeeowens.blogspot.com/2013/09/fays-wish.html and purchase the eBook version at my online store http://personalizedmarketing.info/deeowens/store on January 23rd and the Printed version on February 14th with a special gift and discount. The paperback versions will be in P.O.D. with a link to where you can safely order your copy.

 

Jen: At what age did you discover writing and when were you first published? Tell us your call story.

Dee: I had not really considered the poetry and short tales I did in high school writing until a couple years ago. A friend of mine mentioned something about writing in school and after we got to talking I realized that though nothing ever made it past my own eyes, that is I had wrote in school as well. My first book was released in December 2005 by Publish America. I had been looking for a place that offered publishing to new authors; I have learned many things over the last few years and make my choices more carefully now.

Jen: Are there any other writers, published or not, in your family?
Dee: There are a couple people actually, I found out a couple years ago that my Grandmother had penned a story of her childhood and my daughter has recently began trying her hand at it. My youngest told me only a few days ago that she wanted to be in the book writing business as well, when I asked her how, she had replied well what you do mommy. I hope that when she gets to where this dream is possible that she takes it by storm as she does everything in life.

Jen: Describe your writing in three words.
Dee: WOW ok. Sensual, fulfilling, fun. Ok so not so much fun when I argue with a character, and the fulfilling part is reaching the end and knowing that I did the best I could, and then pushed myself more. Sensual well its romance, so it has to be sensual so that it can seduce the heart.

Jen: Do you have a writing routine?
Dee: I turn on my music, generally Creed, most of the time I use headphones so that the world and my keys hitting the keyboard don’t interfere. When it comes to a certain time, I am like most moms I don’t know what free time means, so I leave my writing to tell me when its time, besides I cant stand forcing something out knowing I am going to erase it anyways. If I am wanting to write but needing inspiration I often light candles and then close my eyes to let whoever is talking to me that day get their voice heard. Each of the books I have written or are writing have been inspired by different things. La Roe’s was a dream about a dress, Fay’s Wish was the day of rain and the mourning I felt at my mother’s loss, while Chocolate Seductions was a need to learn more and a challenge by some friends.

My Muse has taken on her own persona and Brady Raye Daniels is going in a direction that I had not and could not foresee. Some may remember BrandyWine my reviewer name, well now she has an author side to her as well.

Jen: How do you shut out disruptions?
Dee: Can you really shut them out? My daughter is right now poking my arm. I guess I let the world of my writing and my home life mix combine; I don’t try to shut out either, but focus on each equally.

Jen: What kind of research did you do for this book?
Dee: I have never been to Scotland so I found myself at the library looking and reading over everything I could find. I scoured the internet for maps, weather reports and images of anything Scotland I could find. I also talked to friends that had been there online. I will admit I am not found of research, so when someone offers to tell me their own experience I grab at the chance. Fay’s Wish would not have been possible if not for my friends in R_W_P formally Romance_Writing_Period. These ladies saw me through some troubling times with Shayla and her own personal losses.

 

Jen: What did you do to celebrate the sale of your first book?

Dee: My children and Husband had a party for me, it was filled with love and laughter, and yea a Chocolate Cake. Only family and close friends were there, but why celebrate with strangers when you have loved ones instead.

 

Jen: Is there a genre that you’d like to write? Is there a genre you’ll probably stay away from and why?

Dee: A new Genre, I guess I would like to try my hand at a Humorous contemporary romances. I enjoy reading stories where the heroine has a smart wit, or continually finds herself in amusing situations. I am not that funny or light so I doubt that will ever happen but I imagine it would be a fun ride.

A genre I will never write? I would say Historical Fact, since I am not a fan of research. At one time I may have said Mystery but each romance at least a good story has some form of mystery in it.

Jen: Do you feel as if the characters live with you as you write? Do they haunt your dreams?
Dee: Definitely my characters live with me, and drive me insane. It can be a hair pulling experience when you need them to do one thing and they want to do something else. Haunt my dreams? Ya even when I am wide awake, lol.

 

Jen: What’s the most interesting comment you have received about your books?

Dee: I had someone once tell me they hated a hero in my book. That was great, since at the time and place she was at in the story he was supposed to be at least disliked. Another person also commented that they wanted to smack the heroine because of how silly she was, yet aren’t characters meant to grow as the story moves forward? I considered both of these comments memorable and some of the highest praises an author can get.

Jen: What’s next for you?
Dee: I hope that 2009 brings more people to my publicist service, I enjoy helping others and find that being able to do that with my company is rewarding in itself. I want to work on the rest of the Cursed Seduction series, give Brandy her time and due, and just spend time reading a good book as well. I don’t see me doing more than what I am at this moment, running a company is a full time job, plus I have other work I do as well. So what’s next? More advertising and clients for Personalized Marketing, giving my writing career its chance to go where it may, but most of all spending time with my Kids, since they are my inspiration and motivation to do the very best I can.

Jen: Where can you be found on the web?
Dee: I have several places.
My Personal Sites are http://personalizedmarketing.info/deeowens/ & http://authordeeowens.blogspot.com/
Other Sites: www.myspace.com/dee_owens, http://www.youtube.com/owensdee, http://www.facebook.com/people/Dee-Owens/1116133491, http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/dee-owens/13273.htm
Personalized Marketing http://personalizedmarketing.info/, http://www.myspace.com/personalized_marketing, http://deespersonalizedmarketing.blogspot.com/

Jen: Is there anything you’d like to ask our readers?
Dee: I had to think long and hard on this one, I wanted to make sure that I asked the question that had the most impact on my career while being open enough for the variety of readers you have.
What is the one thing that stands out the most to you when choosing your next book to read?
Thank you again for the interview and I wish Book Talk with J & J continued success.

 

Jen: And thank you Dee for the wonderful interview. Readers, Dee is being quite generous with the giveaways this weekend. She’s got four prizes, but I’ve decided to break it up into prizes. One is for a reader and one is for an author. The reader’s prize will include a free eBook copy Fay’s Wish as well as a free eGift basket, the basket will contain images, bookmarks, music, and a discount for the e-version of La Roe’s on sale at http://personalizedmarketing.info/deeowens/store. 

 

 The author’s prize will include a free eBook copy of La Roe’s as well as a discount applied to Dee’s services at Personalized Marketing. To enter the contest, please answer Dee’s question and then tell me which prize you’d like to receive if your name is chosen as a winner. The contest will run until Sunday, January 18 around 5:00pm PDT.