2010--Last Day!

Where did the month go? I hope you've all had fun in my December long contest. I want to thank the ever-awesome Selena Illyria for hosting me at her site for the entire month. You've still got a day to read, and find out a little about me, *wink* and it's where you'll find today's answer: http://selenaillyria.com/about/interview-archive/interviews/

And remember: You have until 11:59pm to use the code WATCH01 when you buy any J. Hali Steele book at ChangelingPress, along with anything else you can fit in your cart, and you'll get a 10% discount on your entire order. Your name will also be placed into a drawing on January 1st for a box of goodies, including books and swag.
Might be a good time to pick up my new release in the Shepherd's Watch series, PROTECTED (*big grin* it's out TODAY!) Max Alsatian is the oldest brother, he's the one with absolute control over his life, his animal, his pack...wait, that was until he found out Victoria Germaine's secret. Watch the big dog squirm. Hmm, wonder what those brothers, Harm and Court, would look like if they could change...


EMAIL your answer to the question below to: jhalisteele at yahoo.com, you could win a complete set of the cats from the Extra Cream series -- With Extra Cream, Hot Tin Roof, and Cougar by the Tail. Hurry over to Selena's and read that interview. This week I will use random org to select the winner. Good luck!

TODAY'S QUESTION:

What must you have to live on Animalandia?

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Growl and roar-it's okay to let the beast out.-© J. Hali Steele

Still Time

For some December Fun!

Last week's winner: READER

I'll be holding my last contest on Friday, December 31st, which is release day for Protected, 3rd in the Shepherd's Watch series at Changeling Press. There's still time to shop using the code WATCH01, buy any J. Hali Steele book--throw anything else in your cart--and you'll get a 10% discount! Your name will be entered into the January 1st drawing for the grand prize of books and other goodies. What better way to start the New Year!

Get the series!

Growl and roar-it's okay to let the beast out.-© J. Hali Steele

December FUN

Continues, with one Friday remaining, which will bring with it the release of PROTECTED, book 3 in the Shepherd's Watch series at Changeling Press. There's still time to shop for those last minute stocking stuffers--there are Sugarplums everywhere--and a big contest at Changeling too! To save on your Changeling order, use the code WATCH01 when you buy any J. Hali Steele book, and you'll get a 10% discount on your entire order--no matter what else you put in your cart!! Your name will also be placed into a drawing on January 1st for a grand prize of books and swag.


...and that's just the beginning!


I'm still visiting with Selena Illyria at: http://selenaillyria.com/about/interview-archive/interviews/  and each Friday I've asked a question that involves an answer that can be found in the interview. You need to run over there and answer this:

What's Cray, from THE GIFT, wearing?

The 4th correct response emailed to jhalisteele at yahoo.com will receive a PDF of any of my Changeling backlist. Since it's Christmas Eve, I'm throwing in a copy of THE GIFT, my m/m Christmas story about merman which is available now at Silver Publishing.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

TO YOU AND YOURS

May you get everything you wish for!

Growl and roar-it's okay to let the beast out.-© J. Hali Steele

It's Friday...somewhere

Christmas Island, Kiribati

Current Time Friday, December 24, 2010 at 4:00 AM LINT

Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +14 hours

Current conditions for Christmas Island

Partly cloudy. Mild.

Duration of day: 12 hours, 1 minute (same as yesterday)

This Week's New Releases

Gatos (Cat O' Nines Collection) by Lia Connor $8.99

Catkind -- they're rough, they're tough and they don't take no for an answer.

Submissive Games (Collection) by Madeleine Oh $7.99

Dominants, submissives and newcomers to the scene all find love and passion.

Crimson Dichotomy (Collection) by Aubrey Ross $8.99
Vengeance or seduction? Bella doesn't expect to crave the pleasure she finds in a Sentinel's embrace...
Children of the Dust (Collection) by Eve Vaughn $8.99
As the resistance gains strength to overthrow the Cyrellians, Earth's future hangs in the balance.
Now Available at www.ChangelingPress.com!

Last week for Changeling's most popular contest ever --

Join us for Changeling's 7th Annual Christmas Party!

This year, Changeling is giving away Free Books For A Year -- Times Four!

* Twelve First Round winners -- three winners every week in December 'til Christmas -- will receive one free Changeling book of their choice! (Three left -- we've given away nine so far!)

* Six Finalists will receive two free Changeling books of their choice every week for the month of January.

Four Changeling winners will receive Free Books For A Year!

*Two First Prize winners will receive two free Changeling books of their choice every month for a year.

*Two Grand Prize winners will receive two free Changeling books of their choice every week for a year!

The best part -- there are no codes and no entry forms -- every $2.99 Sugarplum E-book purchased counts as a chance to win.

All 13 Sugarplums Now Available!

http://www.changelingpress.com/catalog.php?upt=book&ufilter=series&sid=296  

And now the fine print -- only we made it bigger.

* First Round Winners and Finalists are eligible to win more than one prize.

* Winners will be chosen from purchasers of books in the Changeling Press Sugarplum Series; each Sugarplum e-book purchase made in the month of December 2010 before the final prizes are announced counts as an entry.

* Prizes are available as Changeling Press E-books, to be downloaded from ChangelingPress.com only.

* Free book download links do not accumulate, and will expire if not used.

* Winners will be announced December 31st at the Changeling New Year’s Eve Party, held on our Changeling Press Readers’ Loop.
Growl and roar-it's okay to let the beast out.-© J. Hali Steele

December FUN

DECEMBER 17TH  WINNER:

AFSHAN

NEXT CONTEST: DECEMBER 24TH

Continues, so does the contest--today's question is below! I said there would be surprises--and today one is happening. You'll have to enter to find out...*shameless grinning*

I promised a little history on how Shepherd's Watch came about. Growing up, I had lots of dogs, but there was one that became special. When I first saw him--I had to have him. My dad was not sold on the idea of spending money on a dog, or adding a large shepherd to our family. He said no. Needless to say, my heart was broken. Days went by, soon I went back to gathering neighborhood dogs and going on mock safaris into the woods.

One night my dad woke me up with, you guessed it, a furball in his hands. He was a carpenter and he'd made a deal with the man to do some work on his house in exchange for the puppy. That night, and every night after, until he was gone--Coco slept at the foot of my bed.

My dad passed away early this year, and for a while my writing didn't flow. One morning I woke up with a vivid memory of this, and Shepherd's Watch was born. *sigh* I miss them both, but in my mind--they're together somewhere in the universe, both watching over me.

I do have a video for Serviced (see below), and one that will combine all three books coming soon! I know, I know...you're dying to see it, right? *laughing*

TODAY'S QUESTION:

What 6 people am I having over for dinner?

You can find the answer in Selena Illyria's wonderful interview with me HERE. Email answer to jhalisteele at yahoo.com. This time, the 3rd person to respond will win.

Growl and roar-it's okay to let the beast out.-© J. Hali Steele

December FUN

JOIN ME FRIDAY 12/17 FOR THE NEXT CONTEST

FRIDAY 12/10/10 WINNERS:

Cathy MacDonald

Nikita Isaacs

The Holiday Rush Blog Hop runs Saturday, December 11th thru Sunday, December 12th and there are lots of goodies in store. If you get sidetracked, that’s okay, you can go HERE to get back on the rails.

THE GIFT is out at Silver Publishing. Yay!

If you want to comment below on the gorgeous men I envision as Rad and Cray--go right ahead. They’re down there--but first…

The Every Friday in December Contest continues…so does the 10% discount at Changeling Press on your entire order if you throw in any J. Hali Steele book. It's a good time to get your copy of Serviced or Protected from the Shepherd's Watch! Use the code WATCH01, and you’ll be entered into the grand prize drawing on January 1st for a gift box of books and swag.

For the whole month of December I’m visiting with the wonderful Selena Illyria at: http://selenaillyria.com/about/interview-archive/interviews/ so you’ll have to run over there and see what we’re up to. Plus, it’s where you’ll find the answer to today’s question:

What’s in a Blue Angel?

The first 2 people to email the correct answer to jhalisteele at yahoo dot com will receive any book they’d like from my backlist.

THE GIFT excerpt and buy link HERE.
Blurb:
Rad and Crayton - the same yet different. They meet as often as possible throughout the year to be together. Christmastime is particularly special; it's when they celebrate their bonding. Mermen, one born in the south Caribbean sea, the other from the frozen waters surrounding Iceland--neither can exist for long in the other's climate.

Rad returns to his summer home in Pennsylvania, determined it will be the last time. The cold has taken a deadly toll on him. Cray can go no farther south, so they will have to give up their bonding celebration, and the Christmas holiday together.

Cray discovers a way to defeat Mother Nature, but it may already be too late.

Now for my vision of these wonderful mermen:

Growl and roar-it's okay to let the beast out.-© J. Hali Steele

December FUN

...with lots of prizes!

December 1st thru 31st, use the code Watch01 when you buy any J. Hali Steele book at ChangelingPress.com, and you'll get a 10% discount on your entire order-that includes anything else you throw in your cart--and you'll find lots of excellent stories there--trust me! Your name will also be placed into a drawing on January 1st for a box of goodies, including books and swag.

And that's just the beginning!

See Post below for information on entering weekly contest throughout December.

WINNER Friday 12/3
Cathy Macdonald

Growl and roar-it's okay to let the beast out.-© J. Hali Steele

Let the FUN begin...

December 31st will see the release of Protected, the 3rd book in the Shepherd's Watch series, at Changeling Press. There are a couple new dogs in town!

This month, I am the featured author at Selena Illyria's site, where she did an awesome interview. You'll have to run over there and read it http://selenaillyria.com/about/interview-archive/interviews/. That's where you'll find the answer to today's question!

**How to enter the Contest**

Each Friday this month you'll have to answer a question about my interview at Selena's. I'm giving away lots of goodies, culminating in a wonderful grand prize of books and swag on January 1st. To be entered in the contest for the grand prize, purchase any ONE of my books at Changeling, use the code WATCH01, and you'll receive a 10% discount--on your whole order--even if you see something else you like...and you will!!

Today's question:

If I could be a cartoon character, who would I choose? 

The answer's here: http://selenaillyria.com/about/interview-archive/interviews/

Email jhalisteele at yahoo dot com with your answer.

Good Luck!

Growl and roar-it's okay to let the beast out.-© J. Hali Steele

December FUN

December 1st thru 31st, use the code Watch01 when you buy any J. Hali Steele book at ChangelingPress.com, and you'll get a 10% discount on your ENTIRE order. Your name will also be placed into a drawing on January 1st for a box of goodies, including books and swag.

And that's just the beginning!

I'm December's author of the month at Selena Illyria's: http://selenaillyria.com/about/interview-archive/interviews/ Se managed to get me to gab about myself, and she asked some rather interesting questions--and I answered them! Things like do my life experiences play out in any of my stories? Pop over and see my answer. *chuckle* Have fun figuring that one out!

Each Friday, right here at A Sovereign Spot, I'll post tiny peeks into the Shepherd's Watch, and how they came about. I'll ask a question that involves an answer that can be found in the interview. The first person to respond correctly in the comment section will receive a PDF of their choice from my Changeling backlist. Who knows, I may throw in some surprises!! You'll have to visit to see.

So, get ready for some fun, goodies galore, and best of all--SURPRISES for the Holidays!

Growl and roar-it's okay to let the beast out.-© J. Hali Steele

Changeling's most popular CONTEST ever...

is back!!
This year, Changeling is giving away Free Books For A Year -- Times Four!


* Twelve First Round winners -- three winners every week in December 'til Christmas -- will receive one free Changeling book of their choice.
* Six Finalists will receive two free Changeling books of their choice every week for the month of January.

Four Changeling winners will receive Free Books For A Year!
* Two First Prize winners will receive two free Changeling books of their choice every month for a year.
* Two Grand Prize winners will receive two free Changeling books of their choice every week for a year!

The best part -- there are no codes and no entry forms -- every $2.99 Sugarplum E-book purchased counts as a chance to win.

This year's Sugarplum lineup:
Sugarplum: Canine Christmas by B.J. McCall
Birthday gifts come in all sorts of packages and Joy Kingston's is a major surprise.

Sugarplum: Bitsy's Christmas Demon by Cynthia Sax
Sex with a Christmas fairy tops this powerful demon's wish list.

Sugarplum: Christmas Magic by Anne Kane
Tali hopes the Christmas Magic of the Sugarplum Ball is strong enough to get Jax into her bed.

Sugarplum: Mutts by Sarah Black
When puppies appear outside his door, everything Matt believed about Christmas changes…

Sugarplum: Just Wink by Bryl R. Tyne
"What haven't I made clear? Desire. Ecstasy. Satisfaction. In that order!"

Sugarplum: Christmas in the Zone by Isabella Jordan
Two guys, two gals, and an aphrodisiac under the tree…

Sugarplum: Kitchen Witch by Dawn Montgomery
Sex, magic, and cookies… what a treat!

Sugarplum: Make the Yuletide Gay by Lena Austin
Beware the cowboy bearing gifts, who may make Dr. Gary Lord's Yuletide much gayer than he'd planned.

Sugarplum: Mistletoe by Amber Kallyn
What's a great way to spend a night with your mate? Indulge and make his body your very own buffet.

Sugarplum: Blitzened by Elizabeth Jewell
Can a carton of eggnog and a bottle of rum kindle a dose of Christmas spirit between Nick and Ian?

Sugarplum: The Demon's Christmas Present by Leona Grey
Even demons deserve a Christmas present…

Sugarplum: Yuletide Spirit by Jessica Coulter Smith
The last gift Jenna expected on Christmas was two lovers who make her explore her sexuality.

Sugarplum: Bound for Christmas by S. Michael
Jenny's got the perfect present for her husband: a pretty boy toy, wrapped up with Christmas ribbon.

And now the fine print -- only we made it bigger.
* First Round winners and Finalists are eligible to win more than one prize
* Winners will be chosen from purchasers of books in the Changeling Press Sugarplum Series; each Sugarplum e-book purchase made in the month of December 2010 before the final prizes are announced counts as an entry.
* Prizes are available as Changeling Press E-books, to be downloaded from ChangelingPress.com only.
* Free book download links do not accumulate, and will expire if not used.
* Winners will be announced December 31st at the Changeling New Year’s Eve Party, held on our Changeling Press Readers’ Loop.

Happy Christmas!

Growl and roar-it's okay to let the beast out.-© J. Hali Steele

Whipped Cream/LASR

Do you have any short pieces lying around that need a home? Something you have, but didn't know where to place it. Whipped Cream Reviews is looking for short (1000 - 1500 words), erotic romance fiction for their Thrifty Thursdays, where readers go and read for free ( http://tinyurl.com/nltnhp ). From first hand experience, I can tell you the exposure is great, and they give you a nifty cover too!
All genres are welcome as long as the story has strong romantic elements. Additionally, all the stories accepted at Whipped Cream MUST have love and romance as central -- it's not just about sex. A "Happy Ever After" (or at least "Hopefully Ever After") is also a required, fundamental part of all the stories they publish.

More information, including how to submit your story, may be found here: http://tinyurl.com/29p5gba

Growl and roar-it's okay to let the beast out.-© J. Hali Steele

The Gift

I'm adding a Jimmy Thomas cover to my collection...I'm in love!! Thanks to Silver Publishing, and the very talented Reese Dante.

It's for Silver's 25 Days of Christmas anthology, which will be available in its entirety in print format. Each author's individual story will be released during December in eBook, and the cover will distinguish by color of the ribbon whether it's M/F (red ribbon) or M/M (blue ribbon).

I can't wait for everyone to meet Rad and Crayton--they'll be wrapped in a blue bow.

THE GIFT

FIRE... ICE...

Celebrate the coming Holiday with both...

Rad and Crayton - the same yet different. They meet as often as possible throughout the year to be together. Christmastime is particularly special, it's when they celebrate their bonding. Mermen, one born in the south Caribbean sea, the other from the frozen waters surrounding Iceland--neither can exist for long in the other's climate.

Rad returns to his summer home in Pennsylvania, determined it will be the last time. The cold has taken a deadly toll on him. Cray can go no farther south, so they will have to give up their bonding celebration, and the Christmas holiday together.

Cray discovers a way to defeat Mother Nature, but it may already be too late.

12/10/2010 Silver Publishing

Growl and roar-it's okay to let the beast out.-© J. Hali Steele

Fall

Hibernation time! Oh, it's so cold out...well, to me it's freezing. I'm a spring baby, I prefer summer temperatures, and it always goes too fast. I consider fall and winter a rest period. Going out in weather below 70 degrees doesn't thrill me. There's finding a jacket or coat that's warm enough, gloves, the whole dressing warmer thing eludes me. I seem to never have enough on!

Bears definitely have the right idea -- hide in a cave until the spring breeze blows!

Yet, I find the fall foliage has some of the prettiest colors. The reds are deeper, the oranges blaze like a fire. Yellow, the yellows are bright, vivid, and look so alive. I often look out my window and wonder, feeling like it does out there, how can it look so damn beautiful?

*Sigh* Me, waiting for springtime, flowers in bloom, trees opening their leaves -- nature taking a deep breath of fresh air, sending a warm breeze our way.

Some pretty pictures:

Growl and roar-it's okay to let the beast out.-© J. Hali Steele

Halloween tour

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

You should have reached me from CJ Black's blog. If you missed something - don't worry! You can find your way back at: http://booknibbles.com/bloghop/

This is a fun time of year...we get to play dress-up and pretend to be somebody else for a little while. Wonder who these guys would choose to be? ENJOY!!!

Hello cowboy!

He's my painter :)

I'm working on hemming these pants... 

A fireman 

 My gardener...he's dressed just fine, thank you!!

Growl and roar-it's okay to let the beast out.-© J. Hali Steele

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Changeling's 6th Annual Halloween bash! 
10% off any order placed through Sunday, October 31^st

good as long as it's Halloween somewhere in the world! Just use the code "NoTricks2010" on any order you place now till November 1^st.

See what's new:

Codename Courtesan: Winter by Aubrey Ross

Dreaming of You by Cat Marsters

Wolfman: Apocalypse by Brannan Black

Imperative (Collection) by Belinda McBride

Growl and roar-it's okay to let the beast out.-© J. Hali Steele

Trick or Treat...EARLY!

In fact, today!

I'm at Lena Austin's blog, Depraved Duchess, talking about pets and treats they shouldn't eat during this, and any, holiday season. 

I'm giving away goodies. Yes, you have to do a "teensy tiny" bit of work, BUT...the reward will be worth it!

Stop over at: http://depravedduchess.blogspot.com/ to see what I'm up to, and get your name in the random drawing.

You have until the witching hour of midnight to comment!!!

Growl and roar-it's okay to let the beast out.-© J. Hali Steele

Halloween Festivities

Hope everyone had a great weekend. Ready for the HALLOWEEN festivities happening this month? BOO!!...claim some wonderful stories and goodies!

Upcoming CONTEST INFO:

1) I'm blogging at http://depravedduchess.blogspot.com/ as guest author on October 25th and giving a PDF copy of book 1 in the Shepherd's Watch series-SERVICED. Stop in for fun. It's going on all month with various authors.

2) Paranormal Romantics, the blog I do with 6 other authors at http://www.paranormalromantics.blogspot.com/ is having a Halloween Blog-A-Thon on the 30th and 31st. There will be a different author each hour with awesome giveaways. A NOOK is being given as a grand prize at the end of the festivities. Drop by for a chance to win a PDF copy of SERVICED.

3) A group of authors are participating in Halloween Blog at http://booknibbles.com/bloghop/ starting October 29th at 7am going until October 31st 7pm. There will be lots of goodies and prizes there too! It still has the Labor Day blog hop info right now, but stay tuned for the upcoming Halloween festivities announcement!!

4) LASR (Long and Short Reviews/Whipped Cream) is hosting a Scavenger Hunt this month from October 30th through October 31st at http://www.longandshortreviews.com/promo.htm - join in the fun for lots of free goodies and the chance to win a PDF of HARD CASE before QUENCH releases!!

If you know of any **SCARY** happenings, feel free to share them in the comments!!

Joann

Growl and roar-it's okay to let the beast out.-© J. Hali Steele

RomantiCon 2010

I do NOT take pictures, but you can't miss all those RomantiCon photos appearing on FB and other places around the internet--what an awesome event! The photos following are thanks to the most wonderful, truly magnetic, Cris Anson. You can see more if you visit her FB page at http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1106215816&v=photos#!/profile.php?id=1106215816. The lady is fabulous, and one hell of a picture taker!! Damn good author too--pick up a copy of any of her EC books here:  http://www.jasminejade.com/m-14-cris-anson.aspx

Allie Standifer and me at book signing

my ANGEL!!

Growl and roar-it's okay to let the beast out.-© J. Hali Steele

GUARDED is available...

Today at Changeling Press!!

One stroke of his tongue and you're his forever.

Experience the true meaning of doggy-style.
Blurb:
Wade Alsatian is stuck guarding the owner of the escort service he frequents. He doesn't count on the sexy as hell woman tying him in knots and driving him insane with her mouth and body
Jetta Volker still carries scars from a dog attack. Now she's left in the care of a huge shepherd, and afraid to move in her own home. But it's for other reasons she waits for her guard to return. His scent triggers a need she has ignored far too long. Jetta gave up on men -- but she wants this one.

Breaking through barriers and accepting the scars from their past may tear them apart.

EXCERPT:
A scuffling sound at the opposite end of the alleyway caught his attention. He spun on his heels just in time to see a man carrying someone. The growls alerted him -- the dogs were back -- and instantly, they attacked the stranger. He dropped the body against the dumpster when the animals pounced on him. Bloodcurdling screams echoed through the quiet night. Victoria was beside him in a flash, and with her fingers in her mouth, she sounded a sharp whistle.

The dogs released their catch and swung in their direction, growling. Baring their canines, a course of howls followed before they retreated back into the street. The man scrambled to his feet and limped off behind them.

Wade broke into a run, pursuing the injured stranger. He passed the body sprawled in the filth. A woman.

"Oh, my God! Jetta. Damn it, I told you this was going to happen." Stopping at the mouth of the alley, he glanced back and watched Victoria flop down beside the unconscious body. "Let him go, Wade, help me."

He was unable to change into his shepherd in front of Victoria, and it was unlikely at this hour in the morning that anyone else would stop the felon. He wouldn't forget the man's odor.

Wade's attention became riveted to the body slumped against the wall. His nostrils flared at the familiar scent dancing around his head but he couldn't place it.

Victoria ripped a piece of the lady's shirt and attempted to clean her face. His nostrils flared wider when the smell wafted up his nose. Elegant Escorts.

This woman was the proprietor of the business he used to procure the women who met his needs. Wade had never seen the owner, but her scent surrounded her office and it had always enticed him. What was she doing beat-up in an alley, and how the hell did Victoria Germaine know her? Shit, this could turn out to be a real mess. "I got her." Wade bent down and lifted her gingerly. "Lead the way to your place."

Partway down the alley, she winced and her body bowed out of his arms. Her shirt was now torn, but there wasn't much blood and there were no visible injuries. Her fists, balled in tight knots, pressed against her stomach. Trying hard not to jostle her, he lengthened his steps, hoping they didn't have far to go.

Her hair was dark and hung past her shoulders. Pale skin revealed she didn't spend much time in the sun. Her nose turned up at the tip, giving her a young, soft look. Tears stained her rounded cheeks, and he noticed a slight swelling on the left side of her jaw.

Wade couldn't help staring at her breasts since they were only partially covered by the ripped shirt. Where was the blood coming from?

The hiss of air drew his attention. Her eyes were open. Hazel green flecked with gold. Beautiful. They stretched wide with fear. A scream full of terror barreled past her lips and into the night air. He cringed at the high pitch, his gut tightening at the sound.

"You're safe." He tilted her so she could see Victoria. The scream withered away but she struggled in his arms. Wade was at a loss on how to deal with her.

"Hurry," Victoria yelled back as she rounded the corner a few feet in front of him.

Slowing his step, he whispered in the woman's ear, "Shh, no one will ever hurt you again." He stroked his tongue over her brow and down her cheek. He swept it over her lips, and his heart bumped against his rib cage. That was his shepherd. Dogs enjoyed tasting and lapping their bodies, and anyone else's.

God only knows why, but it quieted Jetta. Dark eyelashes fluttered to her cheeks and her breathing slowed. She'd passed out again.

"I'll find that bastard and tear his hands off for daring to touch you." Energy zinged through his limbs, making him move faster. Wade didn't understand what was happening, but he knew one thing. He meant every word.

Growl and roar-it's okay to let the beast out.-© J. Hali Steele

That's Just Weird

Weird --
adjective: weird·er, weird·est
1. Of, relating to, or suggestive of the preternatural or supernatural.
2. Of a strikingly odd or unusual character; strange.

These homes fit the bill! Could you...would you...live in a shoe?

#1 Bombay India

#2 Abel Erasmus Pass , Branddraai Mpumalanga in South Africa

#3 Off of Old Lincoln Highway in Pennsylvania

Courtesy of: http://www.hemmy.net/2007/02/15/weird-houses-around-the-world/

Growl and roar-it's okay to let the beast out.-© J. Hali Steele

Exciting news...

Where has the time gone? Fall is here and Halloween is fast approaching. Paranormal Romantics is planning an awesome celebration and we're giving away a NOOK loaded with some good reads! Stay tuned for more information and get ready for a blogging good time.

More news...

Hope in Love received 5 tea cups from Happily Ever After Reviews! Of course that put a big grin on my face. Here's what Hunter said: The writing is beautiful and well done. The characters are charming, difficult, and for an angel and an exulted human, they feel very real. You can read the full review at Happily Ever After Reviews. And remember, you can now buy it in print from Ellora's Cave. Right now I'm working on edits for Repent in Love which will be released soon.

Growl and roar-it's okay to let the beast out.-© J. Hali Steele

Exciting news...

Hope in Love is now available in print from Ellora's Cave! If you like to feel the book in your hands, grab a copy here: http://www.jasminejade.com/p-8757-hope-in-love.aspx

Wasn't quite sure how this would feel--it's pretty damn nice!!

Don't miss the beginning of the Angels in Love!

BLURB:

The world is changing. Hope is fading. Darkness beckons. And one angel holds the answer.

Tired of death, destruction and mankind’s race to ruination, Ramiel, archangel of hope, finds it harder and harder to care about those he’s meant to help. Now, the Fates have decreed that Ramiel must mate with Yael, an exulted human. On his shoulders rides the universe’s only hope for survival, but the ties that bind him to Yael force him to face his own unexpected reckoning.

Yael, elevated to heaven to live out her days in peace, recoils from the sadness and shadows of death in Ramiel’s eyes. Yet the need to ease the despair haunting him is stronger. During nights of searing sensuality, Yael and Ramiel light an erotic fire between them that will not be extinguished.

As the combined forces of the heavens try to tear them apart, Ramiel must find a way to hold on to the love he finds with Yael, or an end will come, so devastating that Heaven will drop to its knees.

Repent in Love is coming soon.

BLURB:

Uriel wants the one woman he cannot possess.

Every angel knows the dire consequence for attempting to hold power over life and death as the beautiful Fates do. Uri, the angel of repentance, isn’t worried about a brief fling for pleasure. But too late he realizes he needs more than a warm body to extinguish the flames of desire—he needs to have all of her—body and soul.

Morta burns just as hot for her archangel. It has been that way for centuries. But it can never be. She is forbidden to align herself with anyone, especially an angel. After a few fevered nights spent in Uri’s arms, she knows there will be no repenting for her sin. Morta cannot let go of the only being in the universe who rocks her world.

Willing to chance death, Uriel holds the key to the one creature that can bring them together. If he opens that door, life will cease to exist as they know it.

Growl and roar-it's okay to let the beast out.-© J. Hali Steele

Labor Day Blog Hop

There's still time to visit the participating authors and win ebook prizes and other goodies!!

It's Labor Day...and the blog hop chat and giveaway is tonight at 7pm. Enter here: http://www.booknibbles.com/

Chat with participating authors:

Monday, 9/6, 7pm

*Eastern time*

Winners will be announced at http://www.booknibbles.com/ The chat room link is posted on the final blog on the tour.

Don't miss it!

Growl and roar-it's okay to let the beast out.-© J. Hali Steele

Labor Day Blog Hop

You still have time to win ebook prizes and other goodies! Start here:

http://www.booknibbles.com/

Chat today with participating authors:

Saturday, 9/4, 5pm

Sunday, 9/5, Noon

Monday, 9/6, 7pm

*All times are Eastern*

The chat room link will be posted on the final blog on the tour.

Winners will be announced Monday evening at http://www.booknibbles.com/

Today, by special request, meet some working women! They're...ummm, fabric testers *grins*

Oh, alright, this guy's installing my shower curtain.

 
Growl and roar-it's okay to let the beast out.-© J. Hali Steele

Labor Day Blog Hop

It's Labor Day...and of course there's a blog hop! It starts 7am Friday and runs through 7pm Monday.
You'll have the opportunity to win ebook prizes and other goodies!

Chat with participating authors:

Friday, 9/3, 7pm

Saturday, 9/4, 5pm

Sunday, 9/5, Noon

Monday, 9/6, 7pm

*All times are Eastern*

Winners will be announced Monday evening at http://www.booknibbles.com/ The chat room link will be posted on the final blog on the tour.

Don't miss it!

Just to get you in the Labor Day mood, meet a few men at work!!

Hey! I don't know what he does for a living!!

Growl and roar-it's okay to let the beast out.-© J. Hali Steele