New Projects on the Horizon

What's New in Diva Erin Simone's World

I have been one busy gal this year writing, editing, and attending conferences. I'm hoping to have another novel completed soon. I'm currently working on four projects at the moment. It's a lot of work, but for me it doesn't feel like it because I enjoy telling stories. I'm also gearing up for a book release in February and hopefully will have a short novella out in January if I can pull it together. We shall see. I have a couple of new projects in the works as well. A fireman series which I'm super excited about. A military romance project which I'm involved in with several other fabulous authors, and of course my Immortal Embrace Series which has kind of taken a little bit of a backseat but I am hoping to complete Temptation of Night and get it turned in very soon for all you vampire readers.  

It's Christmas time and I have to say it is definitely one of my favorite times of the year. I love decorating trees, shopping, hanging with family and friends. I hope all of you are taking time out to enjoy it as well.  If you are looking for a good read and haven't checked out my books before. Please do. Books are the best Christmas presents ever. I love reading too so a book for gift...Yeah, I'm a happy camper. Below is a sample of my first book Whispers of Night in my vampire series which you can buy in e-book or print at Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Ellora's Cave Publishing. 

Blurb: Whispers of Night 

Immortal Embrace, Book One

A businessman by day, by night Dane stalks the streets, fighting against a rising tide of vampire-related homicides. As a member of the Order of the Dragon, he vows to fight other vampires, ones who have given in to their bloodlust. He doesn’t do it for humans—he seeks revenge, to destroy the bastards who turned him into a monster. But then he rescues a woman who calls to him like no other. As their passion ignites and his desire for her threatens to consume him, he starts to wonder what, exactly, is worth fighting for.

Jenny’s old life ends in a parking garage. She’s reborn into a world of fantastic creatures—and unimaginable pleasures. The fierce warrior who saved her makes her feel love and lust as she’s never felt before, and she soon discovers her dark prince is not what he seems. Love, jealousy and betrayal collide and neither Jenny nor Dane will ever be the same.

Inside Scoop: This steamy vampire romance features an alpha hero who indulges in taboo pleasures with his mate…you’ve been warned.

A Romantica® paranormal erotic romance from Ellora’s Cave

Happy Holidays Everyone!!!

Warmly,

Erin Simone, Author 

What Makes A Novel Great

What Makes A Novel Great

I've researched and read hundreds of romance novels since my journey began as a writer. I tried to analyze what I noticed about the stories I read that either drew me in or turned me off.  I remember one book in particular that stands out in my mind that I had a lot of trouble connecting too. First, I want to say that the author who wrote this book is an excellent writer. I’ve read most of her literary works and she is outstanding. However, this one story she wrote based on the Greek Spartan Leonitis did not capture me like I thought it would. I was really excited to read her fictional story based on him. However, after I read about three or four chapters, I put the book down and didn’t finish it. When I analyzed my reasons, I found I had trouble connecting with the protagonist in her story. It just didn’t click for me.

Then last October, I stumbled across another author whose first book had me absolutely riveted. I couldn't put the damn thing down.  She really inspired me. I connected with her characters immediately.  The protagonist in each book had flaws, but not the type of flaws that made them weak and not relateable.   After I read that first book, I worked my way through the rest of this author's books and enjoyed every single one of them for different reasons. She captured the emotional elements in her stories perfectly and drew me in each time. It was like magic in my opinion. It’s definitely a gift in my opinion and this particular author possesses it.

So tell me readers what makes a novel great? I read a comment once by a reader that I thought was very interesting. The reader said, “The writer has to bring forth strong emotions in you. You have to leave the book feeling strong feelings about the ending. I’m not talking about where you strongly disliked or liked the ending, I mean you sobbed at the end or felt elated. Or you feel animosity towards one character, etc. A great novel also makes you think. It has thought provoking themes in it. Or you need to spend time unraveling the different characters in the books.”
I know an emotional connection is key, especially when writing romance. Without that connection, your reader will put the book down. We aspire as authors to find that connection and bring it out in our writing.

RJ Ellory said, ”Some of us, I imagine, write out of anger; some out of pain; some write out of prejudice or loss, some out of passion, the promise of something better, perhaps the belief that—even now—a book can be capable of changing a life. Some of us write to remember, some to forget; some to change things, some to ensure things stay the same. Some of us—as my editor and agent will all too easily testify—write because we cannot stop.”
What are your thoughts on what makes a novel great? I would love to read your comments and feedback on this post.

Decadently yours,
Erin Simone

SEDUCTION OF NIGHT

Book Three

Immortal Embrace

In celebration of her release, Erin Simone will be giving away a $15 Amazon gift card and some very cool swag. All you need to do to win is respond to this blog post with questions for the Author about the series. Please leave your email address. She will be visiting the site and picking a winner on 

August 26, 2014. Good luck!!

About the Author:

"There is truly nothing better than a book that keeps you riveted to the point that you cannot put it down and you find yourself up late at night to read just one more chapter. Writing is my passion..."

Erin Simone lives with her family in California. She is the mother of four kids, three pets and is married to a wonderful guy named Ernie. Scary movies are a favorite and so is red when. Hanging with good friends and family are a must on her down time.

Website: 

http://erinsimonebooks.com/

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An Excerpt From: SEDUCTION OF NIGHT

Copyright © ERIN SIMONE, 2014

All Rights Reserved, Ellora's Cave Publishing, Inc.

“You make me ache. I want you inside me right now,” she panted, her hand reaching for his straining length.

Outside, he heard the sound of wind and rain pounding against the windows.

And reality was starting to set in. Was he really going to make love with a human?

Yes, he was.

Have to be careful. “We must take this slow. I can’t chance losing control with you,” he ground out, feeling on edge, his beast stirring. She wanted him inside her. He wanted that too. But he couldn’t let bloodlust take hold.

“We can.” She rubbed the head of his cock along her slick folds, causing him to groan. When their lips met, he became lost once again. He wanted this woman. It was a strange heady emotion that surprised him. If he was smart, he’d stop. But at the moment, he was powerless to halt what had already been set in motion.

She guided him to her entrance, pushing the tip inside. Nails digging into his back served to further fan the flames of his desire. He broke away from the kiss and lost his ability to breathe.

“Not yet…” he murmured.

Her cheeks were flushed with the color of passion. Beautiful lips, red and swollen from his kisses, parted to welcome him. He licked the pulse at the base of her neck and shuddered as he continued to stroke her with his shaft. She grabbed his buttocks to try to get him to enter her. But he wanted to savor this moment, not rush it. He hadn’t wanted a woman in a long time.

Her heart hammered loudly and the delicious rush of blood called to him. He kneaded her breasts in his palms as he plundered her mouth. Fire spread through him. Yes, he wanted to be inside her too so he could feel her silky core surrounding him, slick with need.

“Ta’breyian…”

She moaned as he finally gave in to her pleas, and entered her slowly, his cock pulsing from the heat that enveloped him. Perspiration covered his skin as her vaginal walls gripped him hard. The exquisite pleasure made his hips jerk. With one powerful thrust that took his breath away, he filled her completely.

A wanton cry escaped her lips and she clung to his shoulders as he started to move. She arched her breasts, smashing them against his chest. Soon she was moaning, hips swirling to meet every thrust.

It didn’t take long before her walls squeezed his cock as she orgasmed around him.

“Yesss…” He clenched his jaws as his balls drew up tight, ready to explode, bloodlust simmering just below the surface. His fangs piercing his lower lips as pleasure shot up his spine.

Serena’s nails drove into his ass, urging him to fuck her harder. She bucked her hips and cried out again in the throes of a second orgasm, her release causing his cock to erupt. His back bowed and he came with a roar, filling her with his seed. Strong possessive needs took over and he had to fight the painful urge not to sink his fangs into the side of her throat. His mouth watered at the mere thought of it.

“No!” he gasped, immediately pulling out of her silky warmth and scrambling back as his mind and body screamed to claim what his instincts believed was rightfully his. Semen continued to spill from his cock and the loss of contact only heightened the aggression building inside him.

Serena sat up. “Ta’breyian?”

“Do not come near me right now,” he warned, his tone guttural.

“What’s wrong?” She tried to touch him.

“Did you not hear me?” He flashed his fangs, not wanting her to come any closer for fear he wouldn’t be able to stop from giving in to bloodlust.

She recoiled. Hurt clearly present in her eyes as she scooted back and pulled the sheet up to cover her body. He climbed off the bed and took shallow breaths to calm himself. He was panting, sweating. Her arousal hung in the air like a thick cloud. He tasted it on his tongue and groaned in frustration.

Brought to His Knees

Brought to His Knees

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Beneath the Pages

Jennifer Kacey

One wicked night with her did nothing but whet his appetite. Now he’ll settle for nothing less than her complete submission.

Acacia owns and runs Fame, one of the hottest celebrity magazines in the country. She survives on convincing the rich and famous to reveal things they would normally do anything to keep hidden. She lives, eats and breathes the magazine. Day in and day out. She has no life, nothing to keep in the dark. Nothing but the night she gave herself over to the one man she never should have wanted.

Radigan, the most sought after actor in Hollywood, wants her again, and won’t take no for an answer. He had her for one night. Several hours of the best sex of his entire life, but she was gone the next morning before the sun had fully risen. His attempts to contact her have gone unanswered. Everything he’s tried so far has been a miserable failure. But he finally knows what to do to slip beneath the pages of her heart.

This time he’s playing for keeps and the exclusive rights to her body, heart and soul.

Jennifer Kacey is a wife, mother, and business owner living with her family in Texas. She sings in the shower, plays piano in her dreams, and has to have a different color of nail polish every week. The best advice she’s ever been given? Find the real you and never settle for anything less.
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