Free read and contest!

Over the last few days I have pondered my writing and what the heck I'm doing. In order to sell anything and get your name out there I have to frequent all these yahoo groups and it has simply become more of a hassle than I really want to deal with. I don't know how people do it.

I'm a reader, not a writer.

Not a writer in my heart anyway. My little stories have been much fun to write but when they are going through submissions and editors and critiquer's, then the fun is gone! For me anyway. When I wrote BBM I was 100 times more thrilled when I would send a section I had just wrote for feedback and reading your replies than I was when BBM was accepted and published.

So, I am done with the whole publishing part of my writing and am going to do what Christine suggested and post chapters on my blogger blog. It's free for you and fun for me! :) And life is supposed to be fun. I don't need stress, and that is what I did, I created my own stress. It's time now to eliminate it! The idea of having something published is really neat, and I have met some really nice people who are in the writing community. I wish them all the best.

Spirits Unveiled is sorta with an editor but I think I'm sending my regards and let it be enjoyed and read on my blog www.romancebookwyrm.blogspot.com ! I think Mondays will be chapter days :). So if ya'll want to let others know to come by that would be totally freakin awesome!I have another short I could post and then the one I am working on. Oh yeah! I am feeling the stress lift and evaporate. If I use was or that or could or felt or I accidentally comma splice you guys won't complain, right?? LMAO!!

Also, if you coment by the time I post another chapter on September 1st, I will enter you into a drawing for a prize!

Happy Reading!

Here's a blurb--

In a land where people carry within themselves an animal spirit lives
four clans; Bear, Wolf, Hawk and Tiger.

..:NAMESPACE PREFIX = ST1 />Darien, leader of the Wolf clan, finds himself captured and imprisoned
by his enemy, the Bear clan.

Emotionally battered her entire life, Raina, daughter of the Bear clan
leader, fears a forced marriage to a horrid man looming in her future.
A plan forms--free the prisoner in exchange for his protection to find
her safety.

Inexplicably drawn to each other, Darien struggles with his inner
yearnings. They are from rival clans. Yet with every touch,
every heated kiss, he is unable to deny what his body craves...:NAMESPACE PREFIX = O />

Secrets and visions are revealed and hope lies within Darien and Raina
if they can only embrace who they truly are, for the Spirits have
destined the two to make right a terrible wrong that took place a
thousand years ago.

Pretty darn hot, eh? :)

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August Read Books

~August

1. Jane E. Jones - One Night With You (Short)

2. Kathryn Smith - Let the Night Begin

3. Sydney Croft - Seduced by the Storm

4. Linda Winstead Jones - Untouchable

5. Hannah Howell/Lynsay Sands - The Eternal Highlander (reading)

6. Hope Tarr - Bound to Please

7. Sherrilyn Kenyon - Acheron

8. Shiloh Walker - Through the Veil (reading)

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Review-Jane E. Jones-Beauty’s Beast

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Lake Ontario and Pirate Fest

Yesterday, me, Devin and my mom went to the Pirate Fest out in Olcott. I had no idea it was this weekend or even been to one. Devin and my mom found out earlier that day about it. We got there like two hours before the rides and games started so Devin went swimming in the lake. I'd never taken him down there to swim and it was a perfectly hot day for it. Lake Ontario is about half an hour from us and I just thought this little beach would always be crowded. I asked some guy and he said it was usually like this, only a few people. I think we'll make a few more outings to swim through the summer. He loved it and we even saw some little schools of fishies! LOL





Here is D with his pirate get up on...Arrgh, matey!



Ha! He had to go on the Ferris Wheel with a girl! LOL



Just some random pictures of the Fest :)





We had a great time!

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July Read Books

~July~

1. R. Garland Gray ~ White Fells

2. Virginia Kantra ~ Sea Witch

3. Jeri Smith-Ready ~ Eyes of Crow
Wow! Fantastic book. The idea of death can be terrifying because it is an uknown to us. But with the help of Crow and the one bestowed with His aspect, he helps to soothe that which we don't know, easing their transition to the Other side. Rhia was chosen to have the aspect of Crow. In this first book we journey with her as she discovers she cannot run from her destiny, no matter how much she fears being Crow. With a war looming, an invasion of the Descendants (those who do not believe in the magic of the Spirits), Rhia has completed her Bestowing and trains with another Crow woman from Kalindos. There Rhia meets Marek. Their relationship is strong and together he helps her with her fear and she helps with his guilt. I thought this book was very intriguing. The detail of world and the Spirits was well thought out and wonderfully put together. There were some tearful moments and those are always a plus for me. Definitely a great fantasy and a recommended read!

4. Kresley Cole ~ Dark Desires After Dusk

5. Jean Johnson ~ The Master

6. Jennifer Ashley ~ Highlander Ever After

7. Zinnia Hope ~ Mr. Delicious (Short)

8. Jane E. Jones ~ Beauty's Beast (Short)
 

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June read books

~June~

1. Melissa Mayhue ~ Soul of the Highlander

2. J. R. Ward ~ Lover Enshrined

3. Stephanie Meyer ~ Twilight
Bella and Edward *sigh*. Fantabulous book!!

4. R. Garland Gray ~ Fey Born

5. Tess Mallory ~ Highland Rogue
Ehh, this one had a few flaws. The characters were fun and I liked the two together but, I don't know, something wasn't right with the time travel part. I still enjoyed it, though.

6. Jamie Leigh Hansen ~ Betrayed

This book is definitely one of my top tens for 2008! Jamie Leigh Hansen has a wonderful writing voice.

7. Dee Shore ~ The Finisher (Short story from Red Rose Publishing)
A fun PG-13 romance. Being a fan of the WWE I had to read this novella. It was cute and fun.

8. Susan Sizemore ~ A Kind of Magic

9. Maggie Shayne ~ Lover's Bite

10. Lisa Kleypas ~ Again the Magic (reading)

11. Jessica Anderson ~ Nightkeepers

Not very impressed with this book. The romance felt more like filler story. Not a very strong romance. The plot was rather interesting, something new for the genre. But I dont think this is a series I'll continue with.

12. Jean  Johnson ~ The Wolf

I finally read the second book in the sons of Destiny series, and I'm really glad I did. I didn't think I would read anymore. I wasn't thrilled with the heroin from The Sword and again not thrilled with her in this one either. But since she was secondary, I gave her a pass. I loved the simplicity of Wolfer's and Alys's romance. They did not struggle through the entire book denying the other, being complicated and ridiculous. Great book and I will definitely continue reading this series.

13. Larissa Ione ~ Pleasure Unbound

I loved this book. An exciting new world with demons and demon slayers. Its non-stop action and twists and turns keep you turning page after page. Wonderfully sensual. Eidolon and Tayla scorch the pages with their highly charged, deliciously yummy sexual attraction. The secondary characters were well developed and I can't wait for Eidolon's brothers books! Shade's book comes out in March 2009 and Wraith's book is April 2009! I love when they're released back to back like that!!

14. Jessica Bird ~ The Billionare Next Door

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**CONTEST**

I think it's time for a contest, or two, for my veryfirst release of 'BOUND BY MAGIC' by Amanda Cummings from Red RosePublishing!!
Contest 1 – $15 Amazon gift card!
Simply purchase a copy of my book ($2.99) and send me a copy of the order confirmation email.

I will add your name to the drawing at the end of the month and one person will receive a $15 amazon gift card!And I decided to add a bonus to help motivate you to read it too! If you answer the following question correctly and you are the winner, I will add another $5 to the prize, making it a total of $20!
BONUS QUESTION – What is Amber's moms name in Bound By Magic?
To purchase the book, visit my website at
 www. amandacummings. com .

On the Bound By Magic page there is a buy link!

Contest 2 – Win a copy of my E-Book 'BOUND BY MAGIC'
This one is easy.

Send me an email with 'Bound by Magic' in the subject line and I will enter you into a drawing for a copy of BOUND BY MAGIC!
Please send all entries to

 himscute@yahoo.com

Contest runs until the end of June!
Good Luck!

Bound By Magic available now at Red Rose Publishing!!

If your feeling in the mood for a little steamy fantasy come check it out! Tavis and Amber are waiting to share their tale!
Two worlds held together by magic, the Earth realm and the realm of Aldar.Amber Moyer is a Chosen from our world. As the time draws near Samhain,Tavis, from Aldar, seeks her out in dreams. They are soul mates.Together they sustain his realm with the life giving magic of the Earthrealm.

But there is evil that seeks Aldar.

Will Tavis and Amber be able to overcome the evil? Or suffer the same fate as Amber's mother so many years ago?
www. amandacummings. com
Available now from Red Rose Publishing~Bound By Magic:Book One
Coming soon from Red Rose Publishing~Bound By Fate:Book Two

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Blogger Blog...

I finally started another blog since I accidentally deleted my original one months ago!

Here's a link Romance Book Wyrm . If you wanna stop by, I'm feelin a bit lonely! LOL 

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May Read Books

~May~

1. Jenna Black ~ Hungers of the Heart

2. Cheyenny McCray ~ Moving Target

3. Kresley Cole ~ Dark Needs at Night's Edge

A tear jerker! Fantastic book...and to think I almost passed on reading more of this series after the second book! Good thing Stephanie and my mom insisted it needed to be read. I still havent read the third one, but I will have to now.

4. Madeline Hunter ~ By Possession

5. Margo Maguire ~ Temptation of the Warrior

6. Cheyenne McCray ~ Shadow Magic (reading)

7. Sue-Ellen Welfonder ~ Until the Knight Comes

I just love her books!

8. Shannon K. Butcher ~ No Control

One of my dear friends, Susan, recommended this book. I hesitated becasue it's contemporary. BUT after I listened to what she had to say, I had to buy it. I'm nearly finished (I couldn't put it down last night) and I am so glad she told me about it. The inner struggle the two deal with is gripping and heart breaking. I feel the turmoil between them and within them to be very believable if the circomstances were real. If had me choked up a few times. Very good book and I would recommend it to all my reading friends!! Thanks Susan :)!

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Bound By Magic releases May 8th!

Coming May 8th from Red Rose Publishing ~




Blurb ~
Two worlds held together by magic, the Earth realm and the realm of Aldar.
Amber Moyer is a Chosen from our world. As the time draws near Samhain, Tavis, from Aldar, seeks her out in dreams. They are soul mates. Together they sustain his realm with the life giving magic of the Earth realm.
But there is evil that seeks Aldar. Will Tavis and Amber be able to overcome the evil? Or suffer the same fate as Amber's mother so many years ago?

~Excerpt~

Crash!

Amber bolted upright in bed, her eyes adjusting to the darkness of the room. What the hell was that?

She tried to shake off the remnants of the dream she'd been having, but her mind kept drifting back to it. She listened for more unfamiliar noises, yet found it very difficult to stay focused on her surroundings. Not hearing anything after a few moments, she figured it had probably been her cat Sophie getting into some mischief or another, having knocked over something Amber would have to clean up later.

Her heart rate picked up again as her mind began to replay the dream. She was spread out on her bed while unknown hands touched and caressed her body. Remembering how those hands worked their magic instantly had Amber aching and wanting as if she were still in her dream. Shifting her legs slightly under the covers, Amber realized how wet she was.

She muttered a curse and threw herself back down on the bed.

"Damn cat. Just when it was getting good you had to go and wake me up," she grumbled as she rolled over and fluffed her pillows, attempting to get comfortable.  Maybe, if she were lucky, she could get back to where the dream had abruptly ended.

Or not.

Muttering again about her damn cat, Amber slid out of bed to do a quick survey of her house, making sure all was well. She ran her fingers through her shoulder-length, coffee-colored hair and grabbed it up to pull back into a ponytail. She reached for her pajamas that lay on the floor next to her bed, a skimpy tank and low-cut cotton bottoms. They were comfortable to wear, but clothing of any kind in bed seemed too restricting.

As Amber passed by the mirror above the dresser, she caught a glimpse of her reflection and leaned in closer to see her cheeks were flushed.  Once more her mind rushed back to her dream, remembering those hands and how they trailed a fiery path up her legs to her inner thighs…Amber let out a sigh.  What would those hands have done next? Would they have spread her thighs to touch her slick, wet folds? Or would they have continued up over her stomach to her breasts, squeezing and rolling her nipples? Amber's gaze drifted to the beautifully hand-carved box that lay on the other side of the room. The treasures hidden in there could take away some of the sexual tension that had built so intensely inside her. If she didn't do something soon she might explode, especially since this had been the fifth night in a row she'd had this dream and not done anything about it.

But first—check the house. If all was well, then she could play!

After giving the house a thorough sweep and finding nothing out of place, Amber walked back down the hall to her bedroom.

Amber lived a very quiet life with a comfortable routine. She awoke every morning before the sun; had a full-time job; and a coffee date every Sunday morning with her mom. Life was normal. Yet since her last birthday, emptiness grew inside her, a gaping hole that kept her from feeling whole and complete. Crawling back in bed and hoping her dream man would return, loneliness settled inside her. She was tired of being alone, and if the only reprieve from that was her phantom dream lover, then she would take it.

Amber had not been disappointed.

He returned, yet this time it was different than the previous dreams. It started the same, his hands gently caressing up her legs, causing Amber to shift and sigh. When he reached her hips, he continued up to her breasts and lightly blew on her nipples. They stiffened and peaked, making them perfect for him to bend down and suck one into the warmth of his mouth.

A moan slipped past Amber's lips as she reached up to tangle her fingers in his hair. He released her nipple from the wet heat of his mouth and looked into her eyes. Never once in the previous dreams had he ever looked at her. Amber's heart pounded, and she realized she was holding her breath, waiting to see what would happen next. They just stared, holding each others gazes. His eyes were so blue, searing her straight to her soul.  She sensed a longing in his stare, a longing she had been feeling for far too long herself.

His soft hair slipped through her fingers as she moved her hand to cup his cheek. With a slight pull, he complied with her unspoken demand, knowing what she wanted. Their lips met and her breath hitched. His lips were so soft and his warm breath caressed her cheek. Gently licking his tongue over her lips, she opened to him. Ah, God, what this dream man did to her! Shivers of desire swept through her. He kissed her like a man who had gone too long without food or drink, as if starved and she were his only sustenance.

Amber lifted her hips as he ground his hard cock over her pussy, bringing forth a moan from each of them at the exquisite feel of their bodies pressed together.

"Please," Amber whispered against his neck when he finally released her mouth. "I need to feel you inside me...something...anything. I've waited too long for this. For you."

Where did that come from? For you? This was a dream, only a dream. But there was something about him, something she couldn't quite figure out. Something that touched her deeply.

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