Read a Book – Inez

Magic bites… and its name is Myla.
Created at Prince Taric’s birth, Myla is a spell, an enchantment designed to appear and protect him when he needs it most. She has always been content to do her duty…until one night of forbidden passion leaves her longing to experience life—and love—as a mortal woman. Yet the risk [...]

Getting To Know All About You

Earlier in the year, a writing buddy and I planned to Fast Draft (FD) in the summer.  My plan was to FD the women’s fiction wip I’d been working on since fall 2008.   Finish it up finally.   Well, a month or so before the scheduled FD, I got an idea for an urban fantasy.  One [...]

NaNoWriMo: Day 25

I’m not even going to pretend I’m still thinking NaNoWriMo. Not even on the behalf of folks who are participating. In a way I’m glad I decided at the last minute to forego this year because I’ve had some unexpected medical issues (not major) crop up along with some different writing opportunities that I’m glad [...]

How to Handle It When Your Crit Partner Misplaces Her Mind and You Must Talk Her Down From the High, High Ledge

I’d like to start by saying how sorry I am for not answering comments on last week’s post in a more timely fashion. I have no excuse. I’m a loser. Ask anybody.
Actually, what I am is a creature of habit, and I haven’t yet incorporated the habit of checking Tales for comments after I post.
But [...]

Read a Book – Emily

Einmal nach a Modresnach by Emily Ryan-Davis
Sophie Anderson’s ladies-only holiday vacation in Germany yields unexpected gifts when her grandmother’s German nurse, David, shares his belief in the goddess Freya. Can a future dreamt once upon a modranicht come true?
And other winter holiday tales by various authors.

Are You A Chicken Or An Owl?

This year, all of my kids are in school, which means I have about six hours to myself.  My plan was to write during the day while I was home alone and then be available to my family for stalking in the evenings.   The day writing has sucked for me big time.  I’ve tried setting [...]

NaNoWriMo: Day 18

I have no idea what your word count should be. Honestly, despite the recent weeks’ posts? I decided not to participate in NaNoWriMo this year. Instead, my focus has been on working on the insane number of projects I have in progress. If you’re still going at NaNoWriMo, terrific for you – I’m really proud [...]

The Juggler’s Lament

Remember in my introductory post last week I mentioned that I write the occasional ménage? That was a bit of an overstatement. In fact, I’ve written one novella that includes a single ménage scene (SEVEN YEAR ACHE) and one novella that includes two ménage scenes, though it’s part of a series based on threesomes that [...]

Read a Book – AJ

For Katherine Stapleton (aka Kitty), being a shape-shifter isn’t nearly as glamorous as the novels and movies make it out to be. It isn’t all raw, animalistic sex and superhuman physical prowess. There’s also the hairballs.
Kitty has spent her entire life being a less-than-perfect were-cat. She can’t control her animal changes, so she decide to [...]

Give It Up

Last week, I was sick with the flu.  I spent a lot time watching tv because I didn’t have the energy to do anything else.  I don’t normally veg out in front of the tv.  If I am watching tv, I’m doing something else at the same time.  Ironing.  Cleaning up the kitchen.  Cutting out [...]