I'VE JOINED PARANORMAL ROMANTICS BLOGSPOT!!

Hey Everyone, I want to share some exciting news! I’ve joined with four other talented and sassy ladies who are authors at a new blog, Paranormal Romantics. Tomorrow’s our opening day and we’d like you to stop by, say hi and fire away with any questions you might have about us. We’ll each be taking a day to share interesting and exciting information. We plan to have lots of good things happen and during the month we’ll be ramping up for a surprise. So, stay tuned. Stop by Monday, pull up a chair, and join in the mayhem. We don’t bite…yet!

Gearing up...

Hey All, I'm gearing up for my release of SCREWED from Changeling Press on 6/12 and surprise, surprise - HARD CASE is coming *tongue-in-cheek* on 6/17! Yep, that's right, he's early. This man was full of surprises from day one. And, oh Lord, is he sexy as hell. You won't want to miss him. Trust me on this one. So stay tuned for more information. Also, I'll be doing a regular blog over at my new place, ParanormalRomantics.blogspot.com I'm there with four other very talented and sassy ladies. Drop by Monday, June 1st and meet us. I'll be doing a regular piece on Fridays and I have lots of fun planned for everyone. Hope to see you there.

OPEN CALL for submissions...

Permission to pass this on. Click on Open Calls below for more information and stop by Eirelander Publishing to have a look around.

You may have a story for them!

Open Calls

Unto Tomorrow What does the future hold? It's a question we want you to answer. These stories should have a modern day traveler who journeys to the future by way of a device. The device or mode of travel may be of the author's creation, but should have a detailed explanation, myth or legend attached to it. The plot must uphold the `reason' for the traveler's journey whether or not they journey to the near future or distant future time. · Stories must have strong elements of futuristic/spec- fic fiction. They may include any plot from science fiction, fantasy, utopian/dystopian fiction, apocalyptic to post apocalyptic/ new world order. These stories should include a fully developed plot with fully fleshed characters. The characters need not be likable, but must give the reader good cause to root for them. The device or vehicle may work both ways (journey to future then back to present), but it should be understood that a positive ending/HEA is preferred. · These stories may be any length from super-short to saga. · Stories for consideration can be either Mainline or Heat Line, but must follow our general submission guidelines. They can be either general fiction or romance. If romance, they may be any heat level. · Send a query letter in the body of an e-mail along with the entire document to submissions@ eirelanderpublis hing.com. Please include a short summary of your story, your publishing credits or experience if applicable and the entire document. Please include, `Submission, Unto Tomorrow' in the subject line. · Super-short and short stories must be submitted no later than December 30, 2009 for consideration in the 2010 print anthology. Novella lengths and above are considered for print publication in accordance with our `mission statement'. Legacy 2150 Our signature line of hard science fiction stories, they may explore any science fiction plot but should apply themselves to the guidelines of `hard' science fiction. Fully developed worlds, spaceships, aliens, and fully-fleshed main characters with intriguing sci-fi plots that do not shy away from social issues, morality plays and all other aspects that make `hard' sci-fi what it is should appear in the story. These are not watered down science fiction but all that made science fiction great. · Stories must include the elements of true hard science fiction. Detail to world building, whether a space ship or a distant planet is imperative. The plot must be attached to all intrinsic elements including the world, the characters, and the antagonist. Gadgets, gizmos and `alien speak' should be well developed and have ready explanation if necessary. · Story length should be novelette length and up. · Stories for consideration can be either Mainline or Heat Line, but must follow our general submission guidelines. They can be either general fiction or romance. If romance, they may be any heat level. · Send a query letter in the body of an e-mail along with the entire document to submissions@ eirelanderpublis hing.com. Please include a short summary of your story, your publishing credits or experience if applicable and the entire document. Please include, `Submission, Legacy 2150' in the subject line. Revenge is Sweet A one night stand can be a good thing if it's with the right person. This line is explicitly designed for characters on the rebound and does revolve around that tiny bit of vengeance every lover scorned wishes to extract from a former lover/boyfriend/ husband. These stories need not be just a `one night stand', but they should stick firm to that instance of vengeance and the resolution of getting back on the proverbial `horse that kicked' them. · Stories must have an integral aspect of revenge though it can be downplayed and diluted. The focus is on the injured party in these stories and how a chance meeting with a stranger can help them resolve emotional issues. · Story length super-short, short or novella length. · Stories for this line are in the Heat Line, and must follow the submission guidelines. They should be Carnal or Extreme. They may take place in any time period including historical or futuristic. An HEA or HEA for now is preferred. · Send a query letter in the body of an e-mail along with the entire document to submissions@ eirelanderpublis hing.com. Please include a short summary of your story, your publishing credits or experience if applicable and the entire document. Please include, `Submission, Revenge is Sweet' in the subject line. · Super-short, short and novella length stories must be submitted no later than December 30, 2009 for consideration in the 2010 print anthology. Please direct questions to questions@eirelande rpublishing. com or visit eirelanderpublishin g.com for our submission guidelines.

'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' OK it's about Hugh Jackman

'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' Stills - Photo Gallery on Yahoo! Movies It's Friday and a holiday weekend to boot. So I thought about seeing a movie. After perusing what was available, I settled on Hugh Jackman...OOPS! I mean X-Men Origins: Wolverine. But really, for me, it's all about Hugh. Check out the photo gallery and you won't blame me. The man is HOT! The first shot in the water made me want to get wet too. *grins* Go ahead, take a look and tell me it doesn't affect you the same way. *I knew it* Now, look at the last two, with the metal claws. See what I mean, EXTREMELY HOT! I know there are other guys pictured, I don't care. It's all about Hugh. Are you taking in a movie during the weekend? Anything good you want to tell us about? Leave it here. Throw in some pictures too. Never can get enough good pictures. Have a safe Memorial Day and remember those important to you and the world. Thanks for stopping by.

Cover Models

We've all seen them, bought books because of them. Oh, right, I bought the book to 'read' not for the picture on the cover. True, I did - but the cover is what attracted me in the first place. Sure, I want it to be a good story filled with fiery romance. I might even imagine someone different than the cover model. But if you're going to plant the thought - it better be good. Preferably he's handsome and sexy as hell, a god. And please, give me chest hair! Maybe it's just me, but I don't get excited looking at a hairless man. Here is where I should say out of the hundreds of books in my library, you might find a half dozen with a woman on the front. Why? I read to escape into new worlds and I want to be the heroine! I don't want to envision the always skinny chick on the front being in the arms of my romantic, strong and drop-dead gorgeous hero. For however many pages - he's mine darnit! So, who would be the cover model of my dreams? I've met him twice at RT Conventions. Spoke to him at length in April - begged him to be on a cover for my upcoming release with Ellora's Cave. If the powers to be at EC ever read this: GIVE ME C. J. HOLLENBACH. Please. Intelligent, witty, romantic and absolutely a hunk. The man is awesome and in my mind: he is HARD CASE. He has to-die-for gloriously long, silky, ashy blond hair that screams for fingers to run through it. And those eyes - are they green or are they blue? All I know is, God, you could get lost in them. Fran Lee, author (Out of Her Dreams-Available 5/22 at Ellora's Cave), put together a photo montage at You Tube that knocked my socks off. Visit CJ at http://www.cjcovermodel.com/ Who is your favorite cover model?

Interviewed by...

Fran Lee of Salt Lake City Romance Novels Examiner... stop by and leave a comment. http://www.examiner.com/x-5288-Salt-Lake-City-Romance-Novels-Examiner~y2009m5d8-Welcome-Romance-Lovers--Romance-author-J-Hali-Steele J. Hali

And the WINNER is...

I'd like to thank everyone who took time to stop by and help me celebrate the release of WITH EXTRA CREAM. This has been an exciting time for me. I'm glad I was able to share it with so many great people. Thank you. Tomorrow's cup of coffee will be special and I'm having it with lots of extra cream *grins*. Don't forget to buy the book at www.changelingpress.com Now let's get down to business. THE BLOG WINNER IS... Virginia Ettel AND FOR THE ONE BOLD ENOUGH TO ENTER MY YAHOO GROUP... Liena Ferror Goodnight, Joann

*Contest* WITH EXTRA CREAM *Contest*

...And I'm talking about coffee. Well, maybe not. Since I'm operating on one cup so far, it's hard to tell. *smile* Coffee is such a burning topic for me. I thrive on it. Not unusual to have a pot a day and most times, more. When I buy, it's beans and for some reason I keep it in the freezer. Why does it never freeze? I take cream in my coffee. My favorite is a latte from a local coffee shop. I can't leave the house without stopping by for a cup - no matter how many I've already had. I believe I'm addicted. Could they be putting something else in my cup? Oh well, I'm hooked - so is my hero in WITH EXTRA CREAM. Today, I'm asking this question for a reason. It's a contest. WITH EXTRA CREAM releases Friday from Changeling Press and I want to make sure you're all ready for it! Jag loves his coffee with extra cream. BLURB: Getting enough cream is a problem for this cat... Jag Arizon has a plan to correct that. A jaguar from the Kind species, big cats infected with vampyre blood, he walks in both worlds. Aside from blood, he's addicted to cream, and only one person can cure him. In convincing her to donate to his cause, jag gets much more than he bargained for. Barbara Dorsey, the uptight co-owner of the local coffee shop, has all the cream this cat needs. But she's only giving it away in dreams to the one man who not only opens the door to her every desire -- he can change her world forever. How do you like your coffee? Who makes your favorite cup of coffee. Do you like it with extra cream? To enter the contest, answer the questions above in the comment section. Friday morning one lucky winner will be picked to receive a tee shirt - Are You Kind? Good luck.

For those of you BOLD! enough... click on the tee shirt, visit my website and join my Yahoo Group. Create a photo album and download a picture, book cover, whatever. You will have a second chance to win. Are You Kind?

Don't forget to get your copy Friday at: http://www.changelingpress.com/. Enjoy!

WITH EXTRA CREAM...

In 4 days... BLURB: Getting enough cream is a problem for this cat... Jag Arizon has a plan to correct that. A jaguar from the Kind species, big cats infected with vampyre blood, he walks in both worlds. Aside from blood, he's addicted to cream, and only one person can cure him. In convincing her to donate to his cause, Jag gets much more than he bargained for. Barbara Dorsey, the uptight co-owner of the local coffee shop, has all the cream this cat needs. But she's only giving it away in dreams to the one man who not only opens the door to her every desire -- he can change her world forever. www.changelingpress.com www.sovereignkind.com

With Extra Cream Book Trailer

Today I made a book trailer for With Extra Cream. It's posted here with the video of A Panther's Flight. Enjoy!