This was posted last night on the main DAMM blog site at http://elizagayle.blogspot.com be sure to head over there and comment to win. We've got lots of new prizes each week.


Yep today was National Chocolate Cupcake Day and I couldn't pass up the opportunity to make cupcakes for the family.

But this close to halloween plain chocolate cupcakes just didn't seem good enough. So behold the yummy goodness I enjoyed creating today.



I bet you're wondering why there's an odd ball pink one in there. Well, you'll have to keep an eye out on my website blog at http://www.elizagayle.net/blog for the special pink cupcake challenge i'm participating in to help celebrate my friend Lissa Matthews book release of Pink Buttercream Frosting on Tuesday! (hint: i'll probably be blogging about that on Tuesday. ;)

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Since i'm leaving on Friday for the Authors After Dark Paranormal weekend in Suffern, NY i'm going to give away a signed copy of one of the books i'll be promoting. 

Love's Immortal Pantheon anthology by Dagmar Avery, Cat Johnson, Tilly Greene, Kayleigh Jamison, Eliza Gayle, Selena Illyria and Diana DeRicci. Many of the authors will be in attendance so it will be signed by most of the authors and will come with a nice goody bag of swag from the event.  All you have to do is leave a comment by midnight Friday to win!

Mischief, second chances and fantastic liaisons, watch out, the immortals are on the prowl with desire ruling them.  Their lusts are unrivaled and their promises of forever ring through the ages.  Enjoy seven glimpses into the lives of seven very wild and randy gods and goddesses.


We've got guest authors visiting us Monday and Thursday this week so don't miss out! Check back often.

Have a good one,

Eliza

Please remember that the official DAMM blog party has moved to my blogspot at http://elizagayle.blogspot.com

Please please please come over there and comment so you can win some prizes! We have tons this month.


We have a guest today. Yay!!! Woot!!!

Welcome Lissa Matthews, fellow author and great friend, to the party.

First of all, let me say thanks to Eliza for inviting me to her DAMM blog party this year! I am excited to be here, especially since my very first paranormal erotic romance is available today from Ellora’s Cave! More about that later though…

But now, I have a confession to make. Please don’t go telling everyone… I have not ever been a big fan of the paranormal or Halloween. There, I’ve said it. It probably has something to do with my conservative, relatively Christian upbringing, honestly though, who knows. It might have something to do with gore and how so many people love it. Then again, it might have something to do with the haunted house I visited with some friends as a child and it was completely dark inside. We had to feel our way around and let me tell you, I touched slimy, wiggling things that I am not sure what they were and I don’t want to ever know.

Recently, however, I’ve begun to change. Slowly. The process has been slow. And I mainly blame Eliza for it. Being a paranormal author and friend of mine, I have read her Pentacles series, her shifters and those led me to reading other paranormal books: vampires, demons, etc… I’m coming around to liking some of them. I do still like a bit of reality with my reading, but every once in a while a hot, yummy vampire will catch my eye and I willingly give into his temptation.

All of this led this to my foray into trying a paranormal book myself. I didn’t think too hard about it or I’d have talked myself out of it! I simply concocted a small idea and laughed at myself, said, “Yeah, right” and started writing. Thus, the sex demons and sex angels of my world were created. Uh huh. I said sex angels. Just keep reading and you’ll come upon the blurb.

I still don’t get all hyped up about Halloween. I don’t go to parties or throw them. I don’t really decorate the inside or outside of my house (not compared to some people). If it were Christmas time, I’d be considered ‘Bah Humbug’ and maybe there is such a saying for Halloween, too. I do have a few things that I take out and this year I bought lights. I have a thing for strands of lights. I’d have them up all year if I could, simply change them out with the seasons. Somehow, I think my neighbors might not appreciate it nor would the HOA.

The strand of lights are multi- and have green, orange, and purple. They are the coolest lights. I also got a strand of candy corn lights which I haven’t decided where to put them yet. There’s the candy corn scented candle, the handmade ceramic ghost, the handmade canvas treat bags, and the Starbuck’s Halloween mug and travel cup. That’s is the extent of my decorations. Pathetic, I know. I do have a real live solid black with green eyes cat. Does that count as authentic Halloween decoration? Grins…

I would like to thank Eliza again for allowing me to come visit with all of you, to have a drink, and to oogle her bartender.

And now, for a small bit of promo. My Ellora’s Cave ebook title is The Demon is an Angel and I will be giving away a copy of it to a random reader that comments on the DAMM blog today.

Blurb:

When ex-government assassin Delan is kidnapped by Riko, a sex demon, he’s taken care of and sexually serviced in any manner he desires by Riko’s personal sex slaves. And while not one to bemoan his good fortune, Delan is a man of action and in need of a mission. He’s about to be given one by the name of Angel.

Riko’s half-sister Angel is just that, an angel. Not just any kind of angel though, she’s a hybrid being—sex demon and sex angel. And she’s in need of being tamed. Barred by Riko from having sex with her fellow sex demons, she’s forced to suffer the inadequate fumbling of humans, both male and female.

When Delan and Angel meet, sparks fly. She’s defiant and he’s determined, but the lust and hunger hit them both between the eyes and below the belt. Sex is hard and hot, a little kinky and a whole lot naughty. But Delan needs to find something more than sex to rein her in, or she’ll destroy it all.

Are you curious? I hope so…

Now, if you’ll all excuse me, I need a refill on my drink. *whistles innocently and sashays toward the bar*

~lissa
http://www.lissamatthews.com

Please remember that full posts and prizes are being given away at the new DAMM blog location so please please please come and visit!

http://elizagayle.blogspot.com


What is it about the paranormal? I don't know about you, but nothing spices up a story like a dose of magic, a flash of fangs or a little bit of fur.
Werewolves, vampires, witches and fairies - I'm a fan of them all. And that's why my paranormal series with Loose Id contains so many of 'em.

Paranormal is sexy. And that's the understatement of the century. The dark brooding vampire is one of my favorites. Remember Angel from Buffy? Yum. And True Blood has gotta be the hottest thing on TV right now, all because of the very hot vamp played by Stephen Moyer.

Right now I'm on a werewolf kick. Werewolves, yum. They're just so darn bad. Even when they're good, they're bad. Possessive, a little bit arrogant, and always the bearer of very large sexual organs. *wink*. In my latest release from Loose Id, The Wolves' Submissive, two werewolf brothers have the difficult task of training Abigail, their stubborn princess, to become their submissive. Expect tension, handcuffs and a whole lot of sex as emotions and desires run wild.

Here's the blurb:

Six moons have passed since Abigail was mated with the Alphas of Drayzlake, yet she is still as human as ever. Though Caine and Stavros satisfy her every sexual craving, rocking her between their bodies every night until she comes apart in their arms, her desperation to become a wolf remains. But while Stavros is more than willing to turn her, Caine needs a lot more convincing and she soon finds out why.

Caine and Stavros still can't believe how lucky they are to have Abigail in their bed and Stavros can't wait to make her one of them. Caine, on the other hand, swears to resist. To become a wolf, Abigail must first learn to be their submissive and Caine is certain his dominant desires will cause her pain.

As the tension mounts between the three, their ménage threatens to fall to pieces. Determined to save the relationship which she has come to cherish, Abigail sets out to prove she is the perfect submissive. If she can make Caine and Stavros see she's ready to be theirs in every way they desire, then maybe they'll finally have the happy ever after they've spent so much time fighting for.

To pick up a copy of The Wolves' Submissive or read an excerpt, visit http://www.loose-id.com/prod-The_Wolves__Submissive-1019.aspx. Or to read the beginnings of this menage relationship, check out Beauty and the Beasts at http://www.loose-id.com/prod-Beauty_and_the_Beasts-792.aspx.

And for a chance to win a 10 dollar gift certificate for Loose Id, tell me what you like about paranormal romances. You can leave an answer in the comments and Eliza can pick a winner tomorrow (Tuesday) at 8pm EST. Good luck! Ava www.avarosejohnson.com

Yes, the party has begun but it has also been moved. :(  I have found that I have outgrown the technical capabilties of the MySpace blog and that I can not only do more on my Blogspot blog but you wont be hassled by MySpace pop up screens if you decide to explore the many links we will be posting this month.

Please please please do come over and visit. The guests and prizes this month will be worth it!

I'll be posting a full prize list soon that will include over 30 paperback paranormal books as well as eBooks and any gifts the authors provide.

Each and every time you comment on a post it will be counted toward the grand prize at the end of the month so come on over!

http://elizagayle.blogspot.com

Happy Friday!

Eliza

The 3rd annual D.emons A.nd M.agick M.ixer is coming October 1st. There will be MORE authors, MORE prizes, MORE fun than ever.

Get your costumes and paranormal tricks ready...it's ALMOST time!

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Welcome back to Purgatory! A new book...a new fetish.

In my continued quest to convert my personal reading library of unread books to a complete ebook collection instead of paper, I have a new contest that for one lucky winner will reap you a nice collection of twenty paperback books.

To further entice you I will list them here before I tell you how to win them. *grins*

Seize The Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
House of Whispers by Margaret Lucke
Fangs For The Memories by Kathy Love
Fangs But No Fangs by Kathy Love
Magnus Heat by Shelly Laurenston
Immortal Lovers Anthology
Butterfly Scales by Evangeline Anderson
Deadly Shadows by Jaycee Clark
All Keyed by Mary Stella
Hello, Gorgeous! by MaryJanice Davidson
Drop Dead, Gorgeous! by MaryJanice Davidson
Jewel Of Atlantis by Gena Showalter
Dance Of The Gods by Nora Roberts
Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur
The Northern Devil by Diane Whiteside
The Way U Look Tonight by Dianne Castell
Hell's Belles by Jackie Kessler
Alien Encounters anthology
Heart Of The Dragon By Myra Nour
Seduction Of The Phoenix by Michelle Pillow

Phew that took me a while. LOL  But wow what a great collection of HOT romance for a lucky reader. 

To win this completely free set of books that I will mail to your home all you have to do is...

Go to my website at http://www.elizagayle.net and on the home page if you scroll down a little there is a little box to join my newsletter.  All new subscribers in the next week will get their name added to a drawing for this prize pack of books!

Easy Peasy...

What do you think?  Want some books?

Eliza

P.S. Have no fear, if you don't win this time, I have many more books for the next contest so keep checking back.

Had to stop by and say Happy Holidays to you all! Hope you have had a wonderful day no matter how you celebrate the season.

Santa brought us a Wii under the tree and we've been at it off and on all day.

The winner of the HOT contemporary novels I posted a week ago is Maggie! Please send me a private message with you snail mail and I will get this in the mail to you pronto.

Never fear I have many more books I want to give away. And in the meantime I have a freebie for you all.

My new cat shifter series starts next month so I wrote a short little Christmas freebie for everyone to enjoy and to give a sneak peek into that new world.

It's a free download and is available at either http://www.lindenbayromance.com

or

http://www.allromanceebooks.com



Restless and alone on Christmas Eve, Niki decides it's time to scratch the itch and heads into a nearby town for some action. Once there, it isn't sex she finds, but a fight instead, that is until tall, dark and handsome intervenes...

Dean recognizes the stunning but surly Cougar for what she is the minute she gets close. Now it's up to him to show her just how far a night of passion can go.

I'm still celebrating the release of "Her Surrender" last month. So here's an excerpt to whet the appetite.

Blurb:

Does freedom lie in the flames of her desire?

For years Jillian had struggled with who and what she is. Submissive. Society thought her weak but she knew better. Despite knowing the depth of her true need she'd fought against it until she met Rob…

A Dom for many years, Rob immediately knew her and what she desired. The connection between them sizzled for weeks as he prepared her for her new life as his submissive. His demands increased daily and her need for his touch grew stronger. Finally her day has arrived and she will go to him to learn once and for all if true freedom lies in her surrender…

Excerpt:


Stay focused. Be grateful. Be a good girl.

His words echoed through Jillian's head as she thought of the recent conversation. So far, their conversations had been intense, educational, and fast. It was more than she'd hoped for.

Finally.

Finding a Dom for herself had turned into a much harder task than she ever thought it would be. Every Dom she met claimed to need more than just a sexual relationship, but then one after the other had proven that they didn't get her.

Until Rob.

Serve the process and the one. This one seemed obvious, but the process was a little hard to understand at this point. She had so much to learn, and she could barely contain her excitement. Learning to serve him would be a process, all right. One she couldn't wait to start.

Announce your greatest needs to me everyday. Every day her morning report she emailed to him had to include her fears and needs for that day. With careful thought and deliberation, she had followed his instructions, revealing more and more of herself each time. She'd included past events that made her sad, as well as times of great joy. She'd also sent some detailed fantasies of what she hoped her future would include.

Announce your flaws to me so that I can share them with you, remove them for you, and force you to accept them. That statement floored her every time she read it. Not wanting to forget the importance of it, she had copied it down and posted it on her bulletin board in her home office. She wondered if she'd be able to let go and trust in him this much. She wanted to. More than anything, she did. Needed to, in fact.

Jillian opened the package of new black lace thigh highs with trepidation. Per his instructions, she would wear them for this first encounter with no other undergarments. She knew she would feel a little self-conscious doing so, but pleasing him was far more important than her comfort in what she wore. Gathering up the scrap of soft, thin fabric, she pulled it over her foot and up her leg.

She adjusted the top band so it would stay in place on her thigh, then repeated the process with the other leg before stepping into her long, black silk skirt. Her favorite skirt. It fell nearly to the floor with a long slit up the front that offered plenty of movement, not to mention view of her legs. She imagined Rob's hand sliding along her thigh...



To purchase HER SURRENDER or read a longer excerpt go to: http://www.cobblestone-press.com/catalog/books/hersurrender.htm


Up for grabs today are three brand new Kensington Aphrodisia trade size paperbacks. If you aren't familiar with this line these are very HAWT erotic books. I'm including:

Operation G-spot by Jodi Lynn Copeland
Pleasure Beach by P.J. Mellor
Surrender by Vonna Harper

All you have to do to win is comment here on the blog that you want the books. I'll be back later in the week to award them.

Have a good one!

Eliza

So much has happened in the last month i'm not even sure where to start.

For starters I participated in NANO for the the month of November (National Novel Writing Month) and wrote the complete second book in my new cat shifter series coming in 09. But I have to admit that NANO totally kicked my ass! Long days and long nights with very little sleep but it sure is nice to have a completed book.

I'm wrapping up a long editing process on the first book in my cougar series and you can expect that one out from Linden Bay Romance in mid January.

In that same vein, my new publisher Linden Bay Romance has been purchased by Samhain Publishing. These are exciting times if a little scary but with a highly regarded publisher such as Samhain I look forward to the future.

Tomorrow at the Samhain Cafe they are throwing a Linden Bay party for authors and readers alike. Come and meet many of the LBR authors as well as the Samhain authors. There will be more than a dozen giveaways that you don't want to miss. You can join the party here:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/samhaincafe/

I'm also working on a short story that will be part of the Pantheon anthology that will be coming out from Tease Publishing early next year. My story is called Dark Bond is about the Goddess Nyx, a vampire M/M/F menage. No date on that yet but I will let you know.

On the contemporary front, I have a new BDSM series coming out with Phaze next year that will begin in February. The series encompasses a series of stories that all take place in a fetish club called Purgatory.

Somewhere in all that I got all the christmas decorations up and totally abused amazon.com to get my christmas shopping done. To further my christmas spirit I have just bought a whole batch of christmas ebooks and loaded them up in my new iTouch to read.

Are you reading eBooks on your own personal reader yet? No? Then you need to be sure to enter the All Romance eBooks Celebrate the Holidays with ARe contest. There is one more week for a lucky reader to win their choice of an iPhone or an iTouch.

See the details http://allromanceebooks.com/contest.html

As for my own giveaways. I have wanted to get some books given away for a month now and now I must get them gone before christmas. Anyone up for some free books? I will start that this week so be sure to check back often.

Have a good one!

Eliza

Please check the blog threads for the month of October to see if you have won a prize. I am dying to go to the post office and mail some books.

And since my authors who were supposed to take care of my blog for me during Demon week forgot to show up...

You know what that means right? More prizes for you!!!!

Actually I have a new book coming out tomorrow and since this is a contemporary book i'm going to switch gears this month.




Her Surrender is coming from Cobblestone Press tomorrow and is a contemporary BDSM romance. This book is so HOT it really should come with a warning. Hmmm. I might write something up. LOL

So this month we'll still be hot be we are going Contemporary and Kinky. Woot!

I've got four smoking books sitting on my desk now that I want to give away as well as my own new book, so stay tuned as I redecorate the Myspace profile and blog and we party Kinky style.

Have a good one!

Eliza