Erotic Romance Author Jan Bowles, reflects on 2012. As the year draws to an end it is time for some quiet contemplation.  This year has been good for me. I received a ‘Top Earner’ award from Siren-Publishing in recognition for being one of their top 25 authors of 2012. I’m also pleased to announce that as an author I’ve now sold over 100,000 books with Siren in the past 2 years. I also occasionally write under the pen name of Kayla Knight, so check out my books.http://www.bookstrand.com/jan-bowleshttp://www.bookstrand.com/kayla-knight May I take this opportunity to thank all my readers and wish them a  HAPPY CHRISTMAS and a PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR

It’s release day for Master and Inquisitor the 4th installment in my Masters of Submission series Hi, Everyone My latest BDSM book ~ Master and Inquisitor is released. It’s the 4th book in the Masters of Submission series, and in celebration I’m holding a release party on Facebook, and giving away some prizes. All my Facebook friends have been invited, so check your messages if you want to come along.  Party HERE 1st prize is a signed paperback of Master of Submission, the book that kicked off the series, plus a key charm that looks exactly like Ethan’s key to the Inquisitor’s Chamber.  I’m really pleased that the keys look just like Ethan’s on the cover of the book. Check it out.  2nd prize is a necklace with a Tibetan silver key charm and a genuine 4mm Swarovski crystal. It is set on a 16 inch silver plated chain, with an extension chain and a Swarovski crystal end. 3rd prize is a key or bag/purse charm and is made from Tibetan silver, silver plated beads and a genuine 4mm Swarovski crystal. It is finished with a silver plated lobster clasp.  It is due to start at 4.pm US time (Texas) As I live in…

Today we have erotic romance writer Joey James Hook. He writes gritty m/m romance novels that are already causing quite a stir. One Two Three, Shatter, which is published with Silver Publishing, has just received a Top Pick award from The Romance Reviews! So read on to find out more from this highly talented author.  Q. Where did you get the idea for One Two Three, Shatter?  I got the idea for One Two Three, Shatter… actually, I’m not quite sure where I got the idea for that novel from. Kaleb just came to me as such a complete being, with a solid but tragic backstory, and as a muse, he just kept pressing me to write his story until I finished it. Q. Tell us a bit about the hero and heroine in One Two Three, Shatter.  Well, Kaleb’s a tortured guy. He grew up in an abusive home and he’s sort of more like an anti-hero. He does things he doesn’t understand out of a fear he can’t quite comprehend, and to be candid, he screws up royally, but there’s just something about him that you just can’t quite hate. Knowing what he’s been through, you sort of…

Hi, Everyone On Friday 14th December, my latest BDSM book ~ Master and Inquisitor is released. It’s the 4th book in the Masters of Submission series, and in celebration I’m holding a release party on Facebook, and giving away some prizes. All my Facebook friends have been invited, so check your messages if you want to come along.  Party HERE 1st prize is a signed paperback of Master of Submission, the book that kicked off the series, plus a key charm that looks exactly like Ethan’s key to the Inquisitor’s Chamber.  I’m really pleased that the keys look just like Ethan’s on the cover of the book. Check it out.  2nd prize is a necklace with a Tibetan silver key charm and a genuine 4mm Swarovski crystal. It is set on a 16 inch silver plated chain, with an extension chain and a Swarovski crystal end. 3rd prize is a key or bag/purse charm and is made from Tibetan silver, silver plated beads and a genuine 4mm Swarovski crystal. It is finished with a silver plated lobster clasp.  It is due to start at 4.pm US time (Texas) As I live in the UK, someone will have to tell me when that is….

Today I have a special guest blogger Erin O’Quinn. Erin has just released her latest m/m novel Noble, Nevada with Amber Allure, and today describes the setting for her contemporary work. I just love the way Erin pens conversation. She certainly has a talent for bringing characters to life as you will see in the small excerpt below. So read on to find out more.Noble, Nevada is both a town and a contemporary MM novel. Hello. My name is Erin O’Quinn, and I confess to being hopelessly in love with two men. Trouble is, the men are in love with someone else … each other! I’ve created some interesting homoerotic couples, but none more interesting than the two who come together in the tiny canyon-nestled town of Noble, Nevada.Tony Grazzo is a smart-ass recent college grad who comes to town only for the funeral of his mom. He’s ducking a manipulative girlfriend and wondering what to do with the rest of his life. His major was pre-law, but now he finds that his father Carl, an old world Italian owner of a small gas station, seems lost without him.When Tony had stood awkwardly at the bus depot on his way…

Day 13: Ethan visits Beth’s Place for the first time Ethan scanned the compact entrance hall, which had several doors leading from it.  “Which one’s the bedroom?”She pointed a shaking finger. “That one.” He took hold of her hand and led her into the darkened room. Ethan flicked on the bedside light, which threw a warming orange glow over the internal area. It was a small room, and her double bed took up most of the limited space. There was barely enough room for a wardrobe and dressing table with mirror. A large assortment of cushions sat atop her bed, an eclectic mix of colors and materials, and a source of great comfort. Late at night, when all alone, she’d cradle them in her arms, dreaming of a better life—a life where she felt whole and safe again.When she heard Ethan close the door, she turned to face him. His uncompromising gaze held her captive. “Take off your clothes, and then to show respect for your new Master, I’ll permit you to undress me.”“Yes, Sir.” Beth nodded her acceptance of his conditions, and slowly started to remove her sexy Club Submission uniform. “Like this, Sir?” “Look at me while you take them off.”“Yes,…

Last week Jennifer Denys invited me to take part in The Next Big Thing blog hop, I said yes. It will give me the perfect vehicle to tell you about my soon to be released book ~ Master and Inquisitor. I have some questions to answer so here goes….Q. What is the working title of your book?Master and InquisitorQ. Where did the idea come from for the book?This is the 4th book in the Masters of Submission series. When thirty-four-year-old Club Submission owner Ethan Strong hires the enigmatic and beautiful young woman to work behind the bar, he’s instantly drawn to the submissive with the sad blue eyes. Twenty-seven-year-old Beth Beaumont’s previous Master died three years ago, yet only now does she feel ready to embrace the lifestyle again. Ethan is instantly attracted to his mysterious new employee, and they soon embark on a D/s relationship that breaks all the rules. Beth’s past holds a chilling secret that she dares not divulge—even to her new Master. Her life depends on maintaining her silence. However, Ethan’s inbuilt lie detector never lets him down, and he instinctively knows Beth isn’t telling the truth. As a respected Dom, he will not tolerate a sub who…

My guest blogger today is Rose Anderson. All her books have been very well received, especially her book Hermes Online, which won the 2011 Sensual Reads Reviewer’s Choice Award. So read on for an insight into this highly talented author!Q. What inspired you to write The Witchy Wolf and the Wendigo? Several years ago while taking a much touted artists tour not too far from my home, I wandered into a barn converted into an artist studio and found a new author sitting beside a stack of books. This curious book with its B-movie cover was all about the Wisconsin werewolf. At the time, I was less fascinated by werewolves than I was by anyone who’d actually managed to get published. In the days before email submissions, eBook publishers, Indy publishers, and self-publishing, I’d spent a considerable sum printing manuscripts to mail in their entirety to the major NY Publishers, and tasted confidence-shattering disappointment as rejection letters came in.Needless to say, I saw opportunity to learn so I stood and talked to this author. Of course, after picking her brain as best I could, I bought the book. It seemed only right that I do. While my husband drove us from…

In this tasty teaser for Master and Inquisitor, I’ve included the actual recipe for the stunning cocktail that Beth mixes.Day 12: Beth mixes Ethan a cocktailFinally, he pushed the sexy, yet intrusive thoughts away, before turning his attention back to the matter at hand. In a slightly amateurish fashion Beth finished shaking the cocktail and then poured it into a tall glass filled with crushed ice. He could tell she didn’t have much bar experience, but that didn’t matter. That could easily be learned. What mattered was her total acceptance of club members and their many kinks.  Image courtesy of Paulhttp://www.freedigitalphotos.net He lifted up the pale orange drink. “What is it?”“It’s a mixture of orange juice, gin, and Bénédictine.”Ethan sipped at the exotic-looking concoction. It was a little potent for ten thirty in the morning, but delicious all the same. “Wow, it has a bit of a kick. So does this have a name?”“Yes, it’s called a Dom Cocktail.” Warming to Beth, Ethan nodded and smiled. So, the little lady had a sense of humor, too. He raised the glass to her. “I’m impressed.” Her face brightened. “And if I add a dash of Tobasco it’s called a Big Bad Dom. Antonio…

Day 11: Beth slowly falls in love with Ethan When Beth entered the Hot Zone, Ethan glanced in her direction and called out, “I’ll be with you in a moment, honey.” All the club members had gone home, and she’d just finished tidying up the bar with Todd. He’d made her laugh as they’d replenished the stocks, and she was glad they were still friends, the misunderstanding between now happily in the past.As she walked over to Ethan, she saw he was busy replacing the leather restraints on one of the bondage tables. Master Cole stood next to him, appearing almost as predatory and brooding as Ethan. They both wore leather pants and vests, but it was Ethan’s beautiful physique and the way his eyes held hers which made the blood pulse through her veins. During the past two weeks they’d become closer, both physically and emotionally, and she now felt ready to trust him in a scene. Tonight he’d promised to take her back to his place for the first time, and although she felt some trepidation, she was looking forward to it. More coming soon….