Julie Lynn Hayes

Julie Lynn Hayes Discovers Revelations

 

Julie Lynn Hayes was reading at the age of two and writing by the age of nine and always wanted to be a writer when she grew up. Two marriages, five children, and more than forty years later, that is still her dream. She blames her younger daughters for introducing her to yaoi and the world of M/M love, a world which has captured her imagination and her heart and fueled her writing in ways she'd never dreamed of before. She especially loves stories of two men finding true love and happiness in one another's arms and is a great believer in the happily ever after. She lives in St. Louis with her daughter Sarah and two cats, loves books and movies, and hopes to be a world traveler someday. She enjoys crafts, such as crocheting and cross stitch, knitting and needlepoint and loves to cook. While working a temporary day job, she continues to write her books and stories and reviews, which she posts in various places on the internet. Her family thinks she is a bit off, but she doesn't mind. Marching to the beat of one's own drummer is a good thing, after all.  Her published works can be found at Dreamspinner Press, MuseitUp Publishing, Torquere Press, and eXtasy Books. She has also begun to self-publish and is an editor at MuseitUp.  

Could you please start by telling us a little about yourself?

Some might call me Southern, and others say I’m Midwestern. Either way, I’ve lived most of my life in St. Louis, except for a brief period in Jackson, Mississippi. Married twice, and have five kids, but only one is left at home, along with two cats. Writing is my passion, but in my spare time, I enjoy music and movies and crafts, such as cross stitch, needlepoint, crocheting and knitting. At 56 years young, I still have a lot of living to do, and more of the world to see.

Please tell us your latest news!

I just signed a contract with Dreamspinner Press for my novella, Yes He’s My Ex, which is very exciting, and I look forward to working with them again!

Do you plan all your characters out before you start a story or do they develop as you write?

I develop my characters as I write. I learn about them, as they reveal themselves to me. Sometimes I take notes beforehand, but I never completely flesh them out until I’m writing them. I think it makes them more realistic, and fresher, if I just allow them to grow and develop on their own.

How much research do you do for your books? Have you found any cool tidbits in your research?

It depends on the book. For My Fair Vampire, an historical set during the 1904 World’s Fair, I did a lot of research. Other books less so. I like to check facts, make sure I have things right, even if I think I do it’s better to research than take a chance on error.

What main genre do you write in?

Primarily m/m romance, but not entirely. Within that genre, I like to write paranormal, but I also enjoy historical, supernatural, and contemporary. I’m writing my first detective novel, as well as my first BDSM novel. I find it interesting to branch out and try things I haven’t tried before.

How does your family feel about having a writer in the family? Do they read your books?

My kids are very supportive of me. Well, four out of five are. The girls read my books, but the boys would rather not. As for my family, I’ve not spoken to them in about three years. They aren’t supportive at all. They probably couldn’t tell you what I write, assuming they remember that I write.

What are your hobbies?

I enjoy cross stitch, needlepoint, crochet and knitting.

If you had to choose one person to have dinner with, who would it be? And why?

Right off the time of my head, and assuming you meant a living person as dead people don’t eat, I would choose author Mike Carey. He wrote the Lucifer graphic novels that I simply love, having introduced the character in Neil Gaiman’s Sandman books. He’s currently writing The Unwritten. I simply love his stories, love his imagination, and love the way he thinks. I would like to explore his psyche over dinner.

Do you write full time? What did you do before you became a writer? Or Still do?

Not yet, but I hope to someday. I work for a temp agency, and have been at my current assignment about six months. My last full time regular job was as an office manager, where I primarily did payroll and bookkeeping.

What is your writing process? Do you outline, fly by the seat of your pants or a combination of both?

A combination of both. I find that even if I fly by the seat of my pants, I think ahead, plus I keep notes, so I don’t forget what I’ve already written, or what I’m planning to write.

Do you have a website recommendation for other writers?

Before you sub to any publisher, check them out thoroughly through Google, but in particular go to Preditors & Editors, Absolute Write Water Cooler, and Piers Anthony’s site, to see what people are saying. A few minutes’ research could save a lot of heartache.

Current Release Details:

My newest release is Trapped in Time. It began as a flash fiction on my blog and developed into a novella. It’s rather quirky, a combination of time travel with a hint of steampunk. My heroes are accidentally thrust back in time to the days of the dinosaurs, and must find their way back, if it’s even possible. This is released by eXtasy Books, my third release with them.

Can you please give us a sneak peek at any of your upcoming books?

How about a little bit of Yes, He’s My Ex, my m/m screwball comedy that was just accepted by Dreamspinner. The heroes names are Sonny and Time. Sometimes Sonny forgets that he’s Tim’s ex.

Sometimes I think that Sonny forgets that he’s my ex. As in past tense. Done and over. Finished and moved on. In the past. And by ex I mean ex-boyfriend, not ex-husband. If it’d been legal for us to do so, do I think I’d have ever married him and made that particular legal commitment? Taken that big step and harnessed myself to him heart and soul—in for the long run, the whole for better and for worse thing? 

God help me, I think I would’ve. 

Luckily, I saw the for worse thing happen before my very eyes, even as the for better thing shrank into a reality so infinitely tiny it would have taken the largest emotional microscope in the world, with a magnification capacity that even I did not possess, to find it. It shriveled up and died and submersed itself somewhere deep inside my chest, within this over-abused, under-appreciated muscle known as my heart. Unfortunately, it’s still there, ‘cause I can feel it and it hurts a helluva lot. 

So let me get back to my point. Sonny is undoubtedly my ex. If I don’t make that clear, then nothing else I say will ever make any sense, and for a writer, that would be the supreme tragedy indeed. 

Well, other than the whole broken heart thing. But I think I just covered that. 

Who is your perfect hero? And why?

Out of my heroes, I would choose Judas, from Revelations, because he is such a prickly thorn, and yet beneath that lies a valuable flower. He’s snarky and grumbly, but he has a good heart, one that he hides, but he grows and develops in the book. And he works hard at saving the life of the man he loves, no matter what he has to do to accomplish that.

When you have writer's block how do you break free?

Usually be reading something, or watching something. Or even by playing FreeCell. Luckily, it doesn’t happen often.

What would be the best way for readers contact you? Do you have a website? Email address? MySpace site? Blog? Message Board? Group?

I have a blog at http://julielynnhayes.blogspot.com. I can be reached by email at tothemax.wolf@gmail.com.  I’m on Facebook as Julie Lynn Hayes. Those are the best ways to reach me.

How can readers find out more about you and your books?

Through my blog or my Facebook.

Do you belong to a critique group? If so, how does this help or hinder you?

I have a few friends who beta what I write. I trust them to tell me when I’m doing something wrong, or need to change something. I beta for them as well. It’s a great system.

What's your favorite genre to read?

I don’t think I have a favorite genre. I love all sorts of books – mysteries, romance, science fiction, drama, classics...

Contest info: Julie will give two copies of Revelations, e-book. All you have to is comment and leave an email address. Julie will contact the winners.

 

Judas has never been very popular, not in any incarnation that he and Jesus and the others have lived through. But he doesn’t care about that. All he cares about is following the instructions of God as set forth in the script that they follow. And Jesus. For Judas has secretly loved the son of God for over two thousand years. 

MuseItUp / Amazon 

 

 

 

Helena Fairfax

Helena Fairfax Races to the UK

 

Helena Fairfax was born in Uganda and came to England as a child.  She’s grown used to the cold now and that’s just as well, because nowadays she lives in an old Victorian mill town in Yorkshire, right next door to windswept Brontë country.  She has an affectionate, if half-crazed, rescue dog and together they tramp the moors every day—one of them wishing she were Emily Brontë, the other vainly chasing pheasants.   When she’s not out on the moors you’ll find Helena either creating romantic heroes and heroines of her own or else with her nose firmly buried in a book, enjoying someone else’s stories.  Her patient husband and her brilliant children support her in her daydreams and are the loves of her life. 

Could you please start by telling us a little about yourself?

My name’s Helena Fairfax.  I’m a British author, and I live in Yorkshire, in the north of England, near the moors which are the setting for Wuthering Heights.  I go walking on the moors every day with my dog.  I love to watch the changing seasons and the wildlife – although my dog is more interested in chasing wildlife than watching it!

Please tell us your latest news!

My first novel, The Silk Romance, was published in May as an e-book, and my second novel, The Antique Love, was released on 4th September.  I’m still really excited!

Please describe your writing environment.

Wherever I write, my dog goes with me.  Right now, my dog is asleep on the settee next to me.  If I work upstairs on the computer, she comes there, too, and if I sit outside in my yard, she lies at my feet.  She’s a really affectionate dog, and I love her to bits.

How much research do you do for your books? Have you found any cool tidbits in your research?

I do quite a bit of research, even though my novels are contemporary, not historical.  For The Silk Romance, I researched the history of silk in Lyon, France, because the hero is French and he owns a silk mill.  For The Antique Love, I researched London’s Richmond Park.  This is the largest park in London, and it plays a big part in the novel.  Richmond Park became a Royal Park in the 17thc, when King Charles went there to escape the plague.  He turned it into a hunting park, and there are still many deer there today.

What main genre do you write in?

I write sweet contemporary romances – although one reviewer said they were sweet romances with a tang!

What are your hobbies? 

My mother was a needlework teacher, and she taught me how to knit and embroider.  I especially love knitting.  Besides the usual jumpers and baby clothes, I also knit little figures.  Last year I knitted the Royal Wedding :)  You can see the photos here on my friend’s blog: http://www.jqrose.com/2013/06/hobby-hoedown-knitting-with-author.html

Do you write full time? What did you do before you became a writer? Or Still do?

I’m lucky to be able to write full time now..  Before this, I worked in manufacturing for many years, in the textile and printing industries. My experience in textile weaving helped me when I wrote The Silk Romance.

Do you have a website recommendation for other writers?

I really love Romance University  http://romanceuniversity.org/  They have a weekly “lecture schedule” of posts on all aspects of romance writing, from technique to finding the right publisher.  Even if you don’t write in the romance genre, I can still highly recommend them for writing tips.

Is there a genre of book you would like to write but haven't yet?

My romances are short contemporary romances.  I would really love to have a go at writing a saga.  Something in the style of Penny Vincenzi, or Barbara Taylor Bradford. 

What would be the best way for readers to contact you? Do you have a website? Email address? MySpace site? Blog? Message Board? Group?

I have a Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/HelenaFairfax .  You can also follow me on Twitter @helenafairfax , friend me on Goodreads, or email me at helena.fairfax@gmail.com .  My blog is at www.helenafairfax.com. Feel free to get in touch.  I love to meet people!

 

Jean-Luc Olivier is a devastatingly handsome racing-driver with the world before him. Sophie Challoner is a penniless student, whose face is unknown beyond her own rundown estate in London. The night they spend together in Paris seems to Sophie like a fairytale—a Cinderella story without the happy ending. She knows she has no part in Jean-Luc’s future. She made her dying mother a promise to take care of her father and brother in London.   One night of happiness is all Sophie allows herself. She runs away from Jean-Luc and returns to England to keep her promise.

 

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SS Hampton, Sr., goes through The Gates of Moses

 

SS Hampton, Sr. is a full-blood Choctaw of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, a divorced grandfather to 13 grandchildren, and a veteran of Operations Noble Eagle (2004-2006) and Iraqi Freedom (2006-2007). He has served in the Army National Guard since October 2004, and holds the rank of staff sergeant. He is a published photographer and photojournalist, an aspiring painter, and is studying for a degree in photography and anthropology—hopefully to someday work in underwater archaeology. His writings have appeared as stand-alone stories, and in anthologies from Dark Opus Press, Edge Science Fiction & Fantasy, Melange Books, Musa Publishing, MuseItUp Publishing, Ravenous Romance, and as stand-alone stories in Horror Bound Magazine, Ruthie’s Club, Lucrezia Magazine, The Harrow, and River Walk Journal, among others. As of December 2011, he became the latest homeless Iraq war veteran in Las Vegas, Nevada.

 

Please describe your writing environment.

It’s a rather austere and tiny efficiency large enough for a bed, a long folding table and a second kitchen table, with several bookcases for my books and magazines, and storage cases for my DVDs and CDs. As I can’t stand silence I’m always listening to music or have a DVD playing on my flat screen TV. And, that’s about it.

Do you plan all your characters out before you start a story or do they develop as you write?

I plan the major characters in some detail such as where they were born, year, education, and personalities. I even write a few words about their parents. Strangely enough, probably due to my own background, almost all do not have siblings. I don’t think I’d know how to write about brothers and sisters. Once I have the character established and start writing I have a good idea about how a character will react in what situations. Sometimes though, as the story progresses, the character evolves as well.

How much research do you do for your books? Have you found any cool tidbits in your research?

As much as it takes to establish a believable background. Yes. For instance, for a World War II story that takes place in North Africa, I learned of “troglodytes” that live in the Matmata Hills of southern Tunisia. It seems (according to Wikipedia) that not even the government knew of them until the late 1960s, I think, when there were severe rains in the area. Seems this small “branch” of the Berbers (a desert people scattered across North Africa) dig a pit in the ground, build walls around the pit, and then cover their homes with dirt. Basically you wouldn’t notice you were passing through one of their villages unless they emerged from their homes. I knew that “Star Wars” was filmed in Tunisia, but it seems that the home where Luke Skywalker lived with his aunt and uncle is actually a “troglodyte” hotel at the edge of the Matmata Hills (according to Wikipedia).

If you had to choose one person to have dinner with, who would it be? And why?

Gee – Lady Gaga or Bernard B. Fall? Britney Spears or H.P. Lovecraft? Katy Perry or George Armstrong Custer? What the heck—George Armstrong Custer. Tell me of West Point in the 19th century. Tell me in detail of what it was like to be a cavalryman on campaign in the Civil War; tell me of human courage and foolhardiness, and of the chaos of the noise of musketry and cannon fire, and the blur of smoke and dust. Tell me about the western prairies and the Native people there. Finally, tell me in extreme detail of that day on the Little Big Horn in June, 1876. Tell me why you positioned your cavalry companies the way you did, and finally, tell me of that moment when you realized there was a mistake, and you knew that you and your men were going to die.

Do you write full time? What did you do before you became a writer? Or Still do?

No. I wish I did with appropriate financial reward to allow me to write full time, but I attend college full time, and I continue to serve in the Army National Guard. I consider myself to be a writer, and I worked for the Federal government when my first story was published. I left Colorado, worked briefly out here in Las Vegas, Nevada, became unemployed, and joined the Guard. I continue to work for the Guard from time to time in addition to monthly drill, but regarding a civilian job—I can’t even get hired to sweep and mop and pick up cigarette butts.

When you have writer's block how do you break free?

Breaking free of writer’s block is an act of desperation. There are many things I want to write, but can’t. The motivation, the desire and need to put a story on paper is there, but it’s like trying to break out of a block of ice. But finally, forcing myself to type, though I know what I’m writing is no good, is a first step. I force myself to keep at it a little every day. The words become more than empty shells, they become words full of meaning that strung together, become a story. The old desire of putting a story on paper and editing (I dislike editing) to make it a better story, comes to life. And the writer’s block is shattered.

Is there a genre of book you would like to write but haven't yet?

I have to admit, steampunk. I don’t know much about it, but it sounds like a challenge. And it might even be fun.

How can readers find out more about you and your books?

Google “author SS Hampton Sr” and my name will pop up on the first 6-8 pages. Guest blog postings and interviews will give a pretty good idea about me, as well as lead to the publishers of my various writings.

What's your favorite genre to read?

There’s two—science fiction and horror. Unfortunately, I don’t make time to read fiction that much anymore. What I read is mostly research material, and military articles and books.

What was your first published work and when was it published?

THE 24TH OF DECEMBER was a little 2,400 word short story published in 1992. I submitted it to a fledgling literary magazine in Colorado Springs, Colorado, titled JOURNEYS. Journeys was a print magazine published by the owner of a little bookshop located in a former home. To my great surprise it was accepted.

 

An engineer dedicated to saving Venice from the rising seas, fails in his task. As a severe storm and high tides threaten to burst through the flood walls, he resolves to remain in Venice with a ghostly lover who claimed his heart years before. A woman from his staff who loves him, does not evacuate, but remains to battle his ghostly lover before he dies in a sinking Venice…

 Melange Books / Amazon 

 

Did you miss the Blue Moon? We've got one here and

It’s Never in a Blue Moon with Shari Dare….

 

Could you please start by telling us a little about yourself?

I’ve been writing since I was 15 years old. I’ve been married to my high school sweetheart and we have 3 children, 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. It wasn’t until 2002 when I signed my first contract and in the last 10 years I’ve had 66 publications under the names of Sherry Derr-Wille and Shari Dare.

Please tell us your latest news!

I just had my 66^th book published under the Sherry Derr-Wille name. I also have a Shari Dare book coming out in the near future, although I don’t have a release date yet.

Do you plan all your characters out before you start a story or do they develop as you write?

I’m what is called a ‘pantser’. In other words, I write by the seat of my pants. I have a general idea about my characters, but once they take over, I no longer have any control over them.

How does your family feel about having a writer in the family?

My husband has come to tolerate my writing. My girls acknowledge it, but they don’t like to talk about it. Two of my grandsons actually go to signings with me.  Do they read your books? Here and there all of them with the exception of the three youngest grandchildren have read my books. My son will read anything by Sherry Derr-Wille, but don’t ask him to read Shari Dare.

Do you recall how your interest in writing originated?

When I was a sophomore in high school the teacher said anyone who got an A on the first test could sit in the back of the room and write for a year. No one told me to stop the assignment and forty years later I learned I was the only one who enjoyed it.  By that time it was too late, I was hooked. BTW that teacher still buys and reads my books.

Do you write full time?

I’d like to say that I do, but really and truly I’m retired full time.

What did you do before you became a writer? Or still do?

I worked as a store clerk, a travel agent, a dispatcher, a receptionist and an administrative assistant. Just recently I have started editing for 3 e-book publishers and mentoring new authors.

Can you please give us a sneak peek at any of your upcoming books?

     My next Shari Dare book is called MAN IN THE FOREST. It’s the story of a wood nymph who, due to her compassion, has lost her powers and fallen under the spell of a human man. Are they the hope for the future or will they bring their worlds to a crashing halt.

When you have writer's block how do you break free?

I work on so many books at once, I just change gears and work on something else?

What would be the best way for readers contact you?

          ©    Do you have a website? www.derr-wille.com

          ©    Email address? slwille@yahoo.com

          ©    Blog? www.derr-wille.blogspot.com

     How can readers find out more about you and your books?

Check out my website – www.derr-wille.com They can also read the new character interviews I’m doing on my blog – www.derr-wille.blogspot.com

What is the best and worst advice you have ever received?

Finish the book, Finish The Book, FINISH THE DAMN BOOK!!!!!!!

What's your favorite genre to read?

Historical

When did you first decide to submit your work?

I’ve been submitting ever since I graduated from high school in 1964. I can literally paper the house in the rejections.

Please, tell us what or who encouraged you to take this big step.

I have a feeling it was my ego that pushed me into publication. My goal was always to be a published author and hold my own book in my hands. I’m still excited every time I hold the first copy of one of my books.

What was your first published work and when was it published?

The first book to actually be published was SUMMER’S CHILD published by Whiskey Creek Press. It came out on June 16, 2003, the same day our twin grandsons, Tanner and Tyler were born.

 

INTERVIEW WITH CLARITY LANGFORD

Heroine of Never in a Blue Moon

1.] You work for a very unique family. How do you view your sisters in light of their recent discoveries?

What can I say they’re my sisters? I do think the fact they’re running around like they invented sex. I mean I’ve been sexually active since I was eighteen. I know they’re different from me, since they didn’t come into heat until they were in their thirties. They certainly missed out on a lot of great times.

2.] Since your father and sisters are werewolves, do you have the same tendencies?

          As the third child of a werewolf and a human, I’m completely human. I do have psychic powers. I guess that’s why my parents named me Clarity.

3.] What are your views about sex?

Sex is the greatest thing since sliced bread. I’ve had a good time, but not until I went away to college. Once I got out from under Mommy & Daddy’s thumb, I’ve learned what it means to be a human woman. I’ve enjoyed sex with several of my boyfriends, but I don’t go around flaunting it to everyone in sight.

4.] You are a very beautiful young woman, do you have any plans to get married?

Of course I do, someday, but that day is somewhere in the future. I haven’t found the right person yet. Maybe I’ll never will, but I don’t plan to stop looking until Mr. Right walks into my life.

5.] As a Blue Moon Princess, do you feel threatened by the Beta’s in the same way as your sisters?

I don’t fear them at all. What do I have to worry about? They’re looking for a female werewolf to continue their line. Being completely human, I doubt I have anything to offer them.

 Blue Moon Magic print / Never in a Blue Moon ebook

 

 

There’s a Blue Moon on the horizon ladies!

Honey Jans loves it Twice in the Blue Moon….

 

Could you please start by telling us a little about yourself? 

I’m just a small town girl from Wisconsin.  I love to read and I really love to write.  I hope that my tales of erotic romance with humor and heart touch my readers.  I think I was born with a vivid imagination and I just love to share.

Please tell us your latest news! 

I have an upcoming release with three of my colleagues, Debi Wilder, Shari Dare, Lynn Crain.  This paranormal erotic romance series was inspired by the Beast of Bray Road a myth that lives in the Kettle Moraine Forest of Wisconsin.  It’s really special and I hope you’ll give it a try. 

BLUE MOON MAGIC

One father.  Two mothers.  Four siblings.

One incredible night that will change them all forever.

 Please describe your writing environment. 

My main writing space is in the foyer of my hundred year old Victorian home.  When I need a fresh change of pace I take my laptop out on my sun porch or outside.  I once saw a psychic who told me I should get out in nature to write and he was so right.  I also pop down to a cute little coffee shop down the road to meet with one of my critique partners.  And then of course there’s Skype where I can talk face to face with far away critique partners.

Do you plan all your characters out before you start a story or do they develop as you write? 

Not at all.  I’m a seat of the pants writer so my characters usually evolve as I’m writing them.  It’s a bit of a messy process but it works for me.

How much research do you do for your books? Have you found any cool tidbits in your research? 

Depends on the book.  For Blue Moon Magic we needed to research the Beast Of Bray Road lore.  Thanks to Debi Wilder she had it all on point.  For Ride a Cowboy; Save a Horse I had to find out as much as I could about ranch life near the Grand Tetons and specifically game rights with endangered species.  For Arrested by Her Sheik I had to find out more about Greece and the judicial system.

What main genre do you write in? 

I write mainly erotic romance but it runs the gamut from paranormal, to western, to suspense, to twisted fairy tales.  I’ve also written contemporary romance and futuristic romance.

How does your family feel about having a writer in the family? Do they read your books? 

I think they are all proud of me and they do read some of my books.

What are your hobbies? 

I love art and travel.

Do you recall how your interest in writing originated? 

Actually I’m a late bloomer.  I’ve always loved to read but never thought to write until my sister gave me two bags full of her cast off romances.  Well after wading through the stack I thought maybe I could write one.  Of course it wasn’t that easy but there isn’t anything else I’d rather be doing.

Do you write full time? What did you do before you became a writer? Or Still do? 

I write part time although when a deadline is looming it feels like full time.  I worked in sales before I was published and I still do part time.

What is your writing process? Do you outline, fly by the seat of your pants or a combination of both? 

I’m strictly fly by the seat of my pants.  My books usually start with an opening premise or line and go from there.

Current Release Details: 

I have an upcoming release with three of my colleagues, Debi Wilder, Shari Dare, Lynn Crain.  This paranormal erotic romance series was inspired by the Beast of Bray Road a myth that lives in the Kettle Moraine Forest of Wisconsin.  It’s really special and I hope you’ll give it a try.  This collection will be released in print at Muse it Up Hot Publishing.  The individual eBooks are still available at Loose Id Publishing

 

BLUE MOON MAGIC

One father.  Two mothers.  Four siblings.

One incredible night that will change them all forever.

Blue Moon Magic Print / Twice in a Blue Moon eBook

If you could be one of your characters - Who would you be? And why? 

I think I’d like to be Charity Lynn Langford from my Blue Moon Magic story Twice In a Blue Moon.  I’d like to be her because she’s in for the adventure of her life and she doesn’t know it yet. Here’s a little taste of their adventure:

 

Charity rushed back to her office in the IT department, cheeks flaming.  At least one of the Langford sisters was getting laid on a regular basis.  But really, catching Chas and Justin making love in the executive washroom was just plain embarrassing.  Even worse, it brought home to her the sex she wasn’t having.  Now she was the one taking pains to keep her fantasy life private.    

Passing her staff, she avoided eye contact only to come upon the immovable object of her guard dog, Lucas Kendal.  The PI sat at a desk across from her office where he could keep an eye on her.  The work she’d assigned him as a cover sat ignored.  Instead, he read an issue of Sports Illustrated; no doubt the swimsuit issue.  It was a wonder he hadn’t followed her into the ladies room. 

The man practically oozed sex appeal.  Her lips tingled as she stared at him.  What might he taste like?  She’d love to find out; maybe nibble his square jaw, and dip her tongue into that cute cleft in his chin.  Down girl, she muttered in self-recrimination.  He’s hired to look after you not teach you the joys of sex at your old maid age of 32.  Just then, he looked up, snagging her gaze, his quirked brow told her he guessed her thoughts.  

Cheeks flaming anew, she quickly shut the door, and locked it.  Thank goodness, she had her mystery laird to dim the flames.  This sexual itch, combined with the series of hacking attacks she’d thwarted, threatened to drive her crazy.  Ending the barrage of attacks with her fireball program had made enemies.  The pissed off hackers sent death treats, prompting her father to hire Kendal, who made her want to knock him to the floor and do him.  It was a vicious cycle, one she couldn’t break.

Throwing off those troubling thoughts, she peeled off the jacket of her business suit, loving the way her silk blouse felt against her bare skin, and rushed over to her computer, late for a date with her cyber master.  She had two hours until she had to leave for her staff’s annual weekend getaway to the IT Conference.  A weekend far away from her annoying babysitter would be wonderful.  Maybe she could hook up with a charming stranger in Las Vegas, sow a few wild oats, and get this desire for sex out of her system. 

She slipped into her desk chair and reached for the keyboard.  Her excitement building, she logged onto the online sex site she’d discovered last week and looked for his screen name.  Yes!  He was there.  Wolf.  A thrill went through her.  She logged on as Honey, and put on her headset, saying softly, “I’m here, My Laird.”   

      “Follow me to our private room.”

She shivered hearing his sexy rumble; a thick brogue that rushed over her like warm honey making her cream as she imagined what was coming.  Sex with a guy wearing a kilt, now that had kinky possibilities.  With guilty pleasure, she murmured.  “Yes, My Laird.”  She could surrender to her on-line master, get off, and still maintain an illusion of icy reserve.

“How many times did you touch yourself today, Honey?”

His demanded to know how many times she’d played with herself made her hesitate.  Hell, the man wouldn’t know one way or another if she told the truth or a lie.  After a tense moment, she let out a sigh of surrender.  Here comes the Langford upbringing again…finish what you start and never lie to anyone about anything.  Blushing, she confessed, “Six, my Laird.”   His chuckle made her squirm in her chair; she was going to get punished; good.  She thought about the vibrator in her desk drawer, maybe he’d make her come three times in a row like last time.

“What a naughty girl not to wait for master’s permission.”

His scolding echoed her thoughts.  Why couldn’t she control herself?  “I’m sorry, sir.”   She shivered with delight getting into the secret fantasy.

“Did you obey my instructions, Honey?”

She brushed her bare breasts though her silk blouse, loving the free sensual feeling of forgoing her usual bra and panties.  “Yes Laird, I’m not wearing underwear.”

He took in a deep breath.  “Good girl.  Unbutton your blouse for me, and play with your pretty tits.”

“Yes, my Laird.”  Her hands quickly flew to do his bidding, slipping the ivory buttons out of their buttonholes until her blouse hung open.  The air conditioning wafted a cool breeze over her budding nipples.  With a sigh of pleasure, she cupped her full breasts and fanned her fingertips over the puckered nipples murmuring at the pleasure.  “I’m playing with them laird.” 

“Excellent.  Imagine it’s my big hands touching them, getting your nipples hard.”

Closing her eyes, she pictured her mystery Laird, imagining her soft hands becoming his larger harder ones, his rougher fingertips rolling her stiff nipples.  “My nipples are so very hard for you, Laird.” 

“Now pinch them for me, Honey, a small punishment for being late.”

She pinched them firmly, whimpering at the erotic feeling.

“Good girl, now spread your legs and touch your pussy.  Let me know if it’s wet for me.”

She leaned back in her big desk chair and spread her legs, her hand reaching under her skirt to touch her hot pussy.  Her clit was stiff, her pussy quivering, and wet.  She rubbed it moaning.  “I’m wet, sir.” 

“Good.  Play with that bad pussy, make it nice and creamy for me, but don’t come.”

She stroked her wet slit, her thumb rubbing her stiff clit.  She couldn’t hold back a moan as she got nearer to orgasm. 

“Imagine it’s my hand touching you, my fingers slipping inside you, getting you ready to be loved.” 

“Yes, my Laird.  I’m imagining it’s you.  When can we meet for real?” she asked desperate for a taste of the real thing.

“When I think you’re ready, Honey, and not before.”

She groaned at his rejection, but it didn’t stop her hot response to his commands, or her growing need for him.

“Do you like the way it feels when my fingers slip inside you?”

She panted, her pussy clenching on her fingers as he spoke.  “Oh yes, Laird, very much.”

“Now stop.”

Trembling on the brink of a huge orgasm, her fingers went still at his command.  “Please, sir.”

“No.  You’re being punished for playing with yourself earlier.  I’ll talk to you tomorrow.”

Charity moaned as he disconnected, and tried to stop, but couldn’t.  Her fingers plunged into her wet pussy pretending they were her mystery Laird’s.  Ripples gathered, and she exploded into orgasm.  She was dimly aware of her office door opening as she came. 

 

When you have writer's block how do you break free?

I have suffered from writers block from time to time.  It’s usually brought on by outside influences like my day job :-) or a few health issues I’ve gone through.  I’m a 5 year breast cancer survivor and let me tell you chemo brain put me on the fritz for a while.  So I had to learn new methods for working, like waiting until the muse hit and getting it down right away.  Or closing my eyes and letting things flow and not worrying about all the typos I’ll find when I open my eyes.  Now blessedly I’ve shaken off the last of the mental fog and I feel like my muse is back.

 

Who is your favorite cover model?  And why? 

My favorite cover model would have to be Jimmy Thomas because he’s so hot.

Is there a genre of book you would like to write but haven't yet? 

I’d like to try my hand at a mystery.  But knowing me it would have to be an erotic mystery :-)

What would be the best way for readers contact you? Do you have a website? Email address? MySpace site? Blog? Message Board? Group? 

My website is www.honeyjans.com.  My email is honey@honeyjans.com, and my blog is http://atasteofhoneyjans.blogspot.com.  I’d love to hear from you so post on my blog or drop me a line.  I’d love to know what you’d like me to write next.

How can readers find out more about you and your books? 

Visit my website or blog. Or better yet sign up to follow me when you’re there so you can find out about my latest exploits.

Do you belong to a critique group? If so, how does this help or hinder you? 

I have belonged to several great critique groups throughout my career and I credit them for giving me my start.  I still have several excellent critique partners that I work with.

What's your favorite genre to read? 

Actually I read lots of different genres  and it all depends on my mood which one I’ll fire up on my Kindle.  Of course I love erotic romance, but I also love paranormals, and mysteries.  I just finished re-reading Agatha Christies They Came To Bagdad.

 

 

 

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