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Jane Bled
04 February 2010 @ 02:00 am
The Ultimate Jane Bled Promo  
Greetings!  For those of you who don't already know me, I'm Jane Bled, award-winning author of LGBT speculative fiction.  So pleased to meet you.  *bows* If you'd be so kind as to give me a small moment of your time to properly introduce myself, I'd be ever so grateful.  
 
My passions are, in no particular order, writing, singing, acting; editing, photography, dancing; dreaming, creating, and loving.  Although I hate cooking, I faithfully whip up tasty, simple meals for the man of my dreams more than half the days of the week.  I love my fiancé so much; I'd do anything for him.  We will visit his family, who lives in Japan, this February.  It's my second trip to the Land of the Rising Sun, and words cannot properly express how excited I am to return.  

When I'm not writing or promoting my various creative projects, I'm a noon aide to kindergarteners (I supervise them during lunchtime and recess).  Recently, I launched an interview series that focuses on writers from all different genres called Jane Bled's Author Spotlight.  My most current interviews feature the lovely Jaime Samms, writer of Contemporary Gay Romance, and the amusing Destiny Booze, romantic suspense/thriller novelist.  I highly recommend you pay these ladies a bit of attention. 

Author Spotlight: Jaime Samms 
Author Spotlight: Destiny Booze

Now that you know a little bit more about me, perhaps you'd like to hear about my writing?  Currently, two of my sordid tales are published at loveyoudivine.  Both stories are m-m, and though they do not fall into the traditional confines of romance, they nevertheless explore various levels and complexities of sexual attraction.  My good friend Aoi Shu, who is also the stunningly talented cover artist of both stories, described my writing style as "pulp-noir mixed with dark humor and yaoi aesthetics." If you're looking for something different; something off the beaten path (pun intended), then you may enjoy the taste of deviance that runs rampant in my stories.

MASTER Book 1: Crimson, the first installment in my award-winning celebrity vampire series MASTER, explores the inner workings of a young vampire's change from human to immortal--and how desire can arise out of loathing.  Come.  Take a peek.  This story's got both bang and bite.

 
Genres: Vampire/Dark Fantasy/Paranormal/Horror/Yaoi/LGBT Erotica
Publisher: loveyoudivine Alterotica
Price: $6.50
         $3.58 at Fictionwise through Valentine's Day
Brief story description: World-famous actor Gabriel Colin desperately wants to recruit Raiden, a beautiful singer, to co-star in his upcoming film. Beneath the angelic façade, however, Raiden harbors a deep secret-and a sharp set of fangs. Little does Gabriel realize what he's getting into...or the price he will pay for his obsession.
Warning: MASTER Book 1: Crimson contains graphic violence, adult themes, homoeroticism, sexual situations, strong language, and of course, buckets of blood.  Reader discretion is advised.

MASTER Book 1: Crimson is the recipient of Best E-book in the 2009 Hollywood Book Festival Awards.

Praise for MASTER Book 1: Crimson:

"This book surpasses the expectations of even a hypercritical reader of vampire fiction such as myself. Sometimes darkly humorous, sometimes shockingly violent, and always sexy, MASTER Book 1: Crimson is a superb read with a clear, unique voice. It will instantly draw you in, set you on edge with sexual tension, and splatter you with a little gore in the meanwhile. I, for one, have been "turned" by Jane Bled - and I'm starving with blood lust for her next book!" -Elise Neal  

"I'd give this book two thumbs up; Jane Bled's inventive storytelling creates a whole new to look at and left me wanting more!" -Larkir Kusakurin                                                                                                                                               
 "Crimson is an extremely engrossing, sexy, appropriately gory vampire novel starring two fascinatingly flawed antiheroes. I have read it several times and each time I find some new, interesting facet or tidbit that I missed before...I can't say enough about how outstanding and above-par this book is." –Laura Organa Solo 

Read free excerpts from MASTER Book 1: Crimson.

Tired of happily-ever-after fairytale endings? My BDSM-inspired, yaoi short story Poison may provide a quick fix for the anti-romance you crave--if you open your mind.  Now...assume the position!


Genres: Contemporary/Yaoi/LGBT Erotica/Anti-Romance/BDSM (Note: This story is BDSM-inspired. It does not necessarily depict a true-to-life consensual BDSM relationship.)
Publisher: loveyoudivine Alterotica
Price: $2.00
         $1.10 at Fictionwise through Valentine's Day
Brief story description: Kurt longs to be free of his lover Luc's tyrannical tendencies and casual cruelty. On New Year's Eve, he vows to finally gain the upper hand-but old habits dies hard, and desire can triumph over sheer willpower at any given moment.
Warning: Poison contains graphic sexual situations between men, BDSM, adult themes, and strong language. Reader discretion is advised.

Praise for Poison:

"Poison is a brilliantly written web of seduction, angst, and dark desires that culminates into an explosively erotic tale of two men. Kurt, an engineer by trade, finds himself in a position of submission to suave businessman Luc, whose agenda seems to be both controlling and self-serving... It makes for passionate encounters, uncomfortable dependency, and smouldering passion." -Larkir Kusakurin

"Poison pulls you in from the beginning and leaves you breathless once it reaches its end."
-Zayther Love

"This is a dark, hot piece of writing, searingly intense in its portrayal of a relationship." -Bryn Colvin

"Definitely not a romance, but very compelling. It was a pretty fascinating look into the mind of a person in an addictive but hurtful relationship." -MC12

Read free excerpts from Poison.

 On the subject of my future writing projects, I'm currently working on MASTER Book 2: Luna, the second installment in The MASTER Series (Release date TBD 2010).  For your enjoyment, I've posted a sneak peek on goodreads. Speaking of second, my next short story release, The Second Best Thing, is scheduled to debut this spring.  It will be my first attempt at both self-publishing and genderqueer/bisexual/lesbian romance.  Don't know what to expect?  Preview it. 

Thank you for your time.  You've been a most patient audience.  Don't be afraid to ask me any questions you may have.  I don't bite...hard. ;)
Cheers!

 
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Jane Bled
03 February 2010 @ 09:43 am
Author Spotlight: Destiny Booze  
Jane Bled's Author Spotlight

Guest: Destiny Booze, Romantic Suspense/Thriller Novelist



Destiny Booze, one of my author pals on goodreads, joins us today for a little chat about her upcoming romantic thriller release, her humble beginnings, and her love of cleaning bathrooms!

 

Destiny Booze: Fate in the Works

Jane:

Welcome, welcome. Happy to have you as my guest today. I’ve seen your blog postings on goodreads and the very first thing I noticed about you was your name--it exudes definite personality. Please tell me about its origins.

Destiny:

My name gets so much attention, but I can't take any of the credit. My mom chose Destiny out of a romance novel (perhaps fate in the works there?). Booze was given to me by my husband. The combination is what it is: me!

Jane:

Sounds like fate definitely had a hand in it!

 

The following sentence from your bio, "Her writing career began as a community journalist, yet creative writing was always her passion," leads me to wonder which aspects of your former career leave traces in your novels...or is creative writing a different entity entirely, with no connection to community journalism?

Destiny:

I actually think of my creative writing as the influencer rather than the influencee. I began writing stories as soon as I was old enough to do so. I finished my first novel in high school. I believe my creative writing influenced my journalism. I made each article an actual story rather than just a collection of facts, or that was my aim.

 

Jane:

What did your attempts to publish your first novel entail? Was it easier or harder than you had expected?

Destiny:

My attempts at having my first novel published were something like playing a whacking machine game. Every time you hit the stupid thing with the hammer, two more things pop up. I got nowhere for a really long time, or that's what it felt like.

The truth was that I was learning the business. That's how it has to start. My first completed novel remains unpublished to this day.

Getting published was 500 times harder than I thought it would be. I had no idea how tough this business was for authors. It's still tough. Getting published is only the beginning. Once you have a book out there, you have to have readers.

 

Jane:

Preaching to the choir! We authors are incomplete without our readers.

 

Are you currently still trying to get your first completed novel published? If so, how many times have you revised it, if at all?

Destiny:

I am not still trying to get my first completed novel published. Honestly, it wasn't good enough to get published. I still like the story idea. Maybe one day I'll rewrite it. Maybe...

Jane:

How brutally honest, LOL.

 

Please tell me a little tidbit about yourself that may surprise the people who don't know you.

Destiny:

It would surprise readers to know that my very first job was cleaning bathrooms, and I loved it. My coworkers were great friends that I still have to this day. We love telling our stories about how we used to scrub toilets, and some of the gross things we saw together. Don’t worry. I won’t tell those stories now. :)

 

Jane:

I’m sure you could write an eye-opening book based on your first job experiences!

 

Curiosity killed the cat…but I have to wonder what you loved about cleaning bathrooms besides the great friends you made?

Destiny:

I just love cleaning. I really do. Even bathrooms. Why? Who knows? Maybe there's something wrong with me. LOL.

 

Jane:

There’s something wrong with most of us. You’re not alone. ;)

 

How much of yourself do you see in your characters? Do you use real-life experiences as springboards of inspiration, or pure imagination?

Destiny:

That's a great question and very complicated. I don't write myself into characters. Most of my characters are a figment of pure imagination, though the only experience any of us really have to write from is our own. I'm fascinated by human behavior, psychology and emotion in general. I get wrapped up in trying to decide how certain parts of a person's life would influence the person they become and how they would act or react to different scenarios. I absolutely live for building a person in my mind, then backtracking to how that person would become the person I want them to be. It's absolutely fascinating!

Jane:

Indeed.

 

So these days you’re a romantic suspense novelist. How do you balance romance and suspense in your stories? Are both elements equally important, or is one more so than the other?

Destiny:

My stories tend to be heavy on the suspense, medium on the romance. Both are important to my stories. I use the suspense to keep readers turning pages. I use the romance to set up my happily-ever-after.

 

Jane:

A tried-and-true formula, that.

 

Are your two novels, Altered Beginnings and Predetermined Endings, connected to each other at all, or are they standalones?

 

Destiny:

Altered Beginnings and Predetermined Endings are books one and two of my Outer Banks Suspense Series. They can be read as a series or alone. Each book has a unique story, but many characters are the same.

 
Jane:

What do your readers have to say about your books?

Destiny:

A few comments from readers:

"New author, Destiny Booze, shows real writing potential in her debut novel, Altered Beginnings. The story was interesting from beginning to end, and I was genuinely surprised by some of the twists in the plot. The heroine was interesting and anything but clichéd..."

~Goodreads Review by Deviousfairie

"The book keep me wanting to come back for more. It was very hard to put down. Very exciting and excellent to read. The author is great. I hope to see more of her books."

~Barnes & Noble Review by Teresa21

"What a book. This is a 220 some page book that was packed with information, drama, romance, etc. It only took me a couple of days of reading and that is with interruptions. The writer doesn't give you a lot of unnecessary information. She makes all the necessary information available in short and sweet words. The characters and traits were right on the mark. For a short book, it was a jam-packed with excitement."

~Barnes & Noble Review by smd_569

Jane:

Their enthusiasm is palpable! How lucky you are to have readers who actually tell you what they like about your books (as opposed to the majority of readers who shyly and silently enjoy them).

 

Do you plan on staying within the genre of romantic suspense, in which you’ve clearly had some success, or does your future include broader horizons?

Destiny:

I LOVE romantic suspense. Love it, love it, love it! With that said, I love thrillers even more. Eventually, I see myself gliding into that genre. As a matter of fact, my next release, The Curse of a Mind, will be a romantic thriller. I am so excited about it! I really love it!

 

Jane:

Perhaps this question is a bit ignorant, but can you please define the difference between a romantic suspense novel and romantic thriller?

 

Destiny:

I don't think that's an ignorant question at all. There's not a clear definition, not one that I've seen before anyway. As my personal definition, I believe thrillers include elements of suspense (cop stories, mysteries, etc.), but also include a broader spectrum of story elements such as plots driven by more action, more focus on the villain, faster paces, etc. Perhaps the definitions lie in the differences between the words suspense and thrill? Not a big difference, is it? I can definitely say that when I see the word thriller, I expect A LOT of action in the novel, not necessarily so with a suspense.

Jane:

Gotcha.

Will you share a little about the plot of The Curse of a Mind? Does the story have a big cast of characters?

Destiny:

The Curse of a Mind is about a private investigator named Chris Chambers. She comes up against an antagonist that is using a marvel in medical science known as techlepathy, a mixture of technology and telepathy, to read minds (the full blurb is at http://www.destinybooze.com).

 

Jane:

Cool!

 

What kind of action can your readers expect to find in The Curse of a Mind?

 

Destiny:

In The Curse of a Mind, readers can expect to find a car crash, chasing scene, fight scenes and more. There's a lot going on!

Jane:

I’d love to read an excerpt from The Curse of a Mind.

 

Destiny:

I don't yet have an approved excerpt to use for The Curse of a Mind.

 

Jane:

Darn it all! You’re quite a tease. ;) Ah, well. I suppose we must abide by the rules. 

 

While I’m eagerly awaiting an excerpt from your upcoming release, perhaps you'd like to share a tidbit from one of your previous novels?

 

Destiny:

I would love to. Here's the blurb and partial excerpt for Predetermined Endings:

Blurb:

Angelica Chappell’s story made huge headlines. Only a few months ago, she
released a new pharmaceutical drug called Krytonix that effectively slows the spread
of cancer cells. She had no idea her story would attract the attention of a serial
killer. Suddenly, she is a target whether she realizes it or not. This killer is interested
in more than her life. He wants her reputation, too. His first mission is to sabotage
Krytonix.

William Pierce worked undercover for the FBI for five years to bring down a ruthless
mobster that he ultimately is forced to kill. Two months have passed by since that
assignment. Still, William saw things he can’t talk about. He did things he can’t talk
about. He believes his soul is damned. Returning to “normal” everyday life isn’t an
option. He isn’t the same man he used to be. He refuses to return to FBI
headquarters, and instead, becomes a rogue agent with an agenda.

When Pierce's agenda leads him to Chappell, it will take both of them to keep
Angelica alive and figure out who is after her. William soon finds himself developing
feelings for Angelica. Too bad for her killer, William worked as a trained hit-man for
the mob. Will he find her killer and hand him over to the legal system to see that
justice is served, or will he search and destroy?


Excerpt (Rated PG-13):

The hair on Angelica’s neck stood up when she heard the panic in Patrick’s
statement. Her stomach nosedived to her feet and returned in utter turmoil. Her eyes
darted to the road to find the source of the problem. They were close to home, a
quiet part of town where tourists didn’t venture and traffic was far less dense. The
road was curvy, leading to a steep grade to the top of a deserted hillside that held
the Chappell Mansion.

“Oh shit, oh shit, oh shit,” Patrick said again.

They were traveling much too fast for the winding road, even heading uphill. Patrick
was wildly stomping on the brake, but nothing was happening. The car continued to
accelerate as if he held the gas to the floor. He fought for control of the steering
wheel, but it looked as if it simply rotated round and round with the ease of an
arcade game. Patrick’s face was flushed bright crimson and sweating, his eyes wide
and glazed.

“Do something!” Angelica cried in desperation, torn between shock and fear.

It was obvious Patrick was doing his best. The sharp curve before them would be
upon them in seconds, and unless some kind of miracle intervened, they were going
straight ahead—over a sand dune and into the ocean.

Angelica grabbed onto the seat and held as tightly as she could. The car continued
to accelerate. Everything seemed loud. Patrick was groaning. The radio was
blasting. The roar of the tires was like drums beating a tune of anticipation.

In the last second, when all possible hope of rescue was gone, Patrick screamed.
Angelica dipped her head in her lap and closed her eyes. The Lord’s Prayer was on
her lips when she felt the car lurch into the air and plummet into empty space…

See the full excerpt at http://www.destinybooze.com

Jane:

Great excerpt! Very intense.

 

Inquiring minds want to know—in which formats are your books available?

Destiny:

My books are available in print and eBook formats.

 

Jane:

The best of both worlds! I’m sure your readers appreciate the flexibility. 

 

Unfortunately, that’s all the time we have for today. Thank you so much for joining me for today’s Author Spotlight. I’m glad you granted me the opportunity to get acquainted with you and your writing. Best of luck, and please keep me updated on the release status of The Curse of a Mind.

 

Destiny:

Will do. I appreciate this interview so much! It's been fun! Thanks a bunch!

 

BIO:

Destiny Booze grew up at a campground in Virginia where her childhood was full of hard work. There was also an element of excitement as she met a large variety of diverse people with widespread tales about fun and adventure. She grew into a young lady with a very active imagination.

Her writing career began as a community journalist, yet creative writing was always her passion. Altered Beginnings was her debut novel as a romantic suspense novelist. She is also the author of Predetermined Endings.

She resides in Virginia with her husband, son and house full of pets. To learn more about the author or to find correspondence details, visit her website at www.destinybooze.com.

Book List (Available Now from Whimsical Publications):

Altered Beginnings

Predetermined Endings

2010 Release from Whimsical Publications:

The Curse of a Mind



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Jane Bled
26 January 2010 @ 04:23 pm
Author Spotlight: Jaime Samms  
Jane Bled's Author Spotlight

Guest: Jaime Samms, Gay Romance Author



Ordinary moments make extraordinary fiction in the creative, romantic realm of author/artist Jaime Samms. ( Read more... )Jaime Samms: Inspiration from the Wind

Jane:
Greetings, Jaime! I’m so pleased to interview you for this week’s Author Spotlight. Though both of us have written stories published by LoveYouDivine, I hadn’t gotten the chance to properly chat you up until now! Better late than never. ;)

While browsing your very user-friendly website, I noticed that you're an artist as well as a writer. I have to admit, I’m rather envious of your versatility. I can’t draw to save my life!

If you had to choose between art and writing, which would you pick, and why? 
 
Jaime:
It changes almost daily. I love both so much, and would—DO—go crazy when I go for a few days without creating something—whether with words or color. I think I'm a better writer than I am artist, though, and there seems to be a steadier source of inspiration for my pen than my brush, so to speak…so I guess I would have to choose writing.

But...you're not really going to make me are you?

Jane:
Wouldn’t dream of it! ;)

I wonder…what's your favorite part of the creative process when you're writing a new story or drawing a new picture (other than admiring your finished product)?  Least favorite? 
 
Jaime:
Interesting. I've spent a lot of time thinking about the writing process, so I know what I like and I don't like. I like to see the story evolve, the characters come alive on the page and, maybe slightly wickedly, I like to break them into little pieces and see what they do about it. My least favorite part of the process is near the end what I have to give up the organic, growing part of it to outline how I'm going to get to the end. I find it anticlimactic to finish the story once I've figured out how it's going to end.
 
I've never really thought through my creative process with art. I think...I just like seeing the work progress. Least of all, I hate when the vision in my head does not make it to the page. I've less skill there, and figuring out what went wrong is a lot harder.

Jane:
I hear you. There’s nothing more frustrating to me than realizing one of my story ideas won’t translate well in reality. ;)

Speaking of stories…what category do the majority of yours fall under?  Do you experiment with cross-genre writing? 
 
Jaime:
My published stuff is overwhelmingly contemporary gay romance, though I do have the Immortal Fire stories. Even still, WindBlown (a tale from the Immortal Fire anthology) does have a contemporary backdrop for the fantasy elements. I also have a fair number of WIP’s on my hard drive that are very firmly fantasy or paranormal. They all fall into the gay romance category, though. Sometimes the romance is less important than the rest, but not very often.

Jane:
I’m curious as to whether or not you’re familiar with the demographics of your readers. In my experience, Gay Romance is a fairly broad and competitive genre.  

Jaime:
I would say my readers are mostly middle-aged straight women. There are endless debates about why straight women would want to read gay romance. I suspect you'd get about as many different answers as women you ask.

Jane:
LOL! I’m sure you’re correct about that.

I couldn’t help but notice that your author name is androgynous.  Was that a choice you made consciously, or are you using your real name? Do you think your gender-free name plays any part in your success as an author? 
 
Jaime:
I don't remember consciously thinking about the gender implications at the time. A friend suggested it, and since it is, in part, my own name as well, it felt right. It was not so much like I was taking on a whole new identity, as I was stretching the definition of who I am. It seems to fit.

Jane:
If the name fits…wear it! And you do that so well. <3

Anyway, what do you think is your greatest strength as an author? Your greatest weakness?

Jaime:
Gee...um...dialogue, I guess. My guys sound like guys when they talk, and if you could hear the conversations in  my head, you'd know they're never long without something to say! I have a good grasp of what makes a readable, understandable sentence, even if I couldn't spout the grammar rules to save my life, and there's a certain sense of place to my stories. Or so I've been told.
 
I'm very not so good at writing likeable women, though. And I tend to get bogged down nearing the end of long stories. I really struggle with writing long, carrying the plot through, and making that final conflict and resolution ring true. Endings are tricky things.

Jane:
Why do you think you're "not very good at writing likeable women"? Do you frequently cast women as the villains in your stories, or is there some other reason why you're not so confident about the portrayal of your female characters? 
 
Jaime:
Well, for starters, I've been told my women are bitchy, shallow, "pouffy" (still not sure what that one means, but I suspect insubstantial and frail as far as characterization goes. Just, thinly portrayed). My women, I suspect, come across sounding more male than female, and therefore, less sympathetic and gentle than people expect women to sound.

I don't cast them as villains. They’re usually friends, wives of friends, or the occasional mother (though my mothers tend to be nicer than the others). I very much dislike the trope of angry mothers, especially since so many of my characters are gay men. I don't want to foster the idea that a man's sexual orientation has anything to do with his mother, or that she has a right to think it's about her. I prefer to write mothers that are accepting and strong.
 
I find, in life, as well as writing, I don't 'get' women as well as I do men. I don't think like other women, maybe? I don't know, really. My relationships with them tend to be shakier. Women kind of intimidate me, and I think that comes across in my writing as female characters who are unapproachable, snarky, or distant.

Jane:
Interesting. I do know some pretty intimidating women!

Is there a certain "type" of character you feel most comfortable writing? For example, a gay alpha male? 
 
Jaime:
I don't do many alphas, but beta men are a favorite of mine. And yes, gay. :) My favorite characters are generally less dominant, creative, and thoughtful. I do like writing out of that box, experimenting with stronger men; they tend not to be the point-of-view characters, but the love interest.

Jane:
I’d love to hear more details.

Tell me a little about WindBlown, a short story you wrote for Immortal Fire.  What kind of feedback have you gotten for this tale? 
 
Jaime:
WindBlown came about one day when I was standing out in the frigid Canadian winter waiting for a bus. That scene is the opening of the story. As you might suspect, being the writer that I am, the blowing snow and the wind took on a whole life of their own. The story has received some positive reviews, and good feedback from readers, which I'm happy about. That whole project is very close to my heart. It was born as a wish expressed to a dear friend who helped me make it come true. Whatever people think of my stories in Immortal Fire, I'll cherish the experience and the final product for the relationships it has brought into my life. 
 
Jane:
So is the wind an actual character in WindBlown?  How does it "take on a life of its own"? 
 
Jaime:
The characters in WindBlown are, or were, young priests of Atlantis (a version of Atlantis loosely based on existing myth). They were mated for life, and their efforts in saving the mortals of their realm earned them immortality. Sadly, one of them, Garith, is trapped on the ships the gods provided for the mortals leaving the sinking island. He became trapped in the mortal world, and after centuries away from his mate, he just found it too hard to go on. Although he attempted to kill himself, he is immortal. He ended his physical existence, but his spirit remained stuck in the mortal world, floating like a voice on the wind. That is where Triann finally finds him.

Jane:
What a great idea for a story! I’m a sucker for immortal love.

Your ideas are so creative! Where does your inspiration come from, other than daily observations?  For example, do you have "light-bulb-clicking-on-above-the-head" moments? Do your muses visit you in dreams? 
 
Jaime:
Yes. LOL! The light bulb moments don't happen very often, and usually, they’re during times when a story is not working. I have a sudden flash of what went wrong and how to fix it. The free read on my website, Dreamers, actually did stem from a dream I had, though the actual dream never entered the story—just the main characters, Ryan and Peter.

Mostly, though, my inspiration stems from every day events and conversations, like the bus incident I mentioned with WindBlown. Another story of mine, Moving Day, started off as a response to a challenge from my husband, who said that I couldn't make a story from his comment about the moving van we were driving at the time. He said the thing "cut through the air like a toaster"; I actually used the line in the story. I love a good challenge! 
 
Jane:
I second that notion! Challenges provide my brain with much more stimulation than easy tasks.

Earlier, you mentioned some WIP’s...any hints as to what's next on your to-be-published list? 
 
Jaime:
Well, I have a short story coming out in March in an anthology at Total E-Bound, and a new short with an undetermined release date at Freya's Bower. I also have something new I'm working on for LoveYouDivine, however, I've kind of shelved that project for now. Sometimes, things just get stuck, you know? As for longer works, I have a few fantasy novels on the go, and a couple paranormal works I'm slowly pecking away at. Let's just say there are dragon shifters, mermen, princes and angels in my writing future.

Jane:
Excellent! I’m sure your readers will be thrilled at the prospect of more Jaime Samms tales.

As for a story you’ve recently released, I stumbled upon a glowing review for Apron Strings, your most current offering from Freya's Bower. The reviewer says that the story is "quick, short, and smokin' hot."  

If you wouldn't mind, I'd love to hear more about this story, and if you feel so inclined, please provide a short excerpt from it as well. 

Jaime:
Ecarta Romance did give Apron Strings a lovely review.

http://sensual.ecataromance.com/index.php?p=3272)+Neil

Neil and Danny are great guys, very much in love, but every relationship hits rough spots. It's the coming back together that's the important thing.
 
Have a taste, if you like: 
 
Blurb:  A successful business man and philanthropist, Neil has the sinking sensation he's having less stellar results in his personal life. He thinks his lover Danny is slipping away from him, now that his own career is taking off. Despite all Neil's careful attempts to treat him with respect and care, Danny spends more and more time daydreaming, and Neil's pretty sure he isn't the star of those dreams. Danny just wants Neil to share the dream, even if it means pushing him beyond his well established routine.

Excerpt:

He settled on the couch under a few afghans with the glow of the muted television. He'd never been good at sleeping in complete blackness until he'd shared a bed with Neil, and now, he definitely didn't want to be in the dark. Not without that comforting arm draped around his waist, the familiar bulk and sense of safety that Neil provided.

In the morning, he woke to the apartment door closing quietly. Neil had left. Not even a kiss good-bye or a note. The gummy mess curdled in Danny's stomach no longer had anything to do with food.

He got up, tidied, and somehow managed to muddle his way through the day and have supper warming by the time Neil came home, late and tired.

"Hey." Danny leaned on the kitchen counter, to watch Neil hang his coat, stash his briefcase, and tuck his shoes away in the closet. "How was your day?"
"Long."                                                    
"Need a neck rub?"
"No thanks."
"Drink?"
Neil shook his head and closed the closet door. He didn't turn around.
"Neil, how long are you going to stay mad for something without even telling me what it is? It isn't fair."
"I'm not mad."
"I slept on the couch last night because you wouldn't let me in the bedroom. Into our bed. In my book, that's mad."
"I was sorting something out."
"What thing?"
Neil shuffled around to face Danny. "It's about me, not you."
"I slept on the couch," Danny said again, more clearly, in case it had slipped past the first time. "That's about me." His chest heaved with the effort of curbing his temper. He wasn't mad. He was frustrated. Frightened.
"Can we eat?"

The bottom dropped completely out of Danny's fight. He closed his gaping jaw with a snap. It had never required conscious thought to make his feet carry him the five steps across the kitchen before, but between that and breathing, he had about all he could manage. With exaggerated care, he took down the oven mitts and fished the casserole out onto the stovetop. The loud clanging of glass against metal filled the room... 
 

If anyone is interested in reading the whole thing, you can purchase it here:
http://www.freyasbower.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=221

Jane:
Fabulous.

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this interview with me. It's been most enlightening.  I have to admit I'm even more curious about your writing than I was before. I wish you continued success, and I’ll make sure to check back with you in a little while to see how those WIP’s are progressing! 
 
Jaime:
My pleasure. I've really enjoyed this.


BIO: 

 
I'm a mom, and a wife, and a writer, not always in that order. Life tends to mix things up, but that's what keeps things interesting. I love writing stories about men, about men in love with each other, and getting into all sorts of difficulties. I also review mostly m/m romance for Dark Diva Reviews (http://ddrreviews.blogspot.com/) and Kuriousity (http://www.kuri-ousity.com/about/), where I review Yaoi light novels. I have opinions, and I'm not afraid to tell people about them.

Anyone wanting to read some free stories can visit my website: www.jaime-samms.net, and if you want to know a little bit more about me, drop in to my livejournal: http://dontkickmycane.livejournal.com/ 
 

-Interview conducted by Jane Bled-
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Jane Bled
20 January 2010 @ 09:09 am
Excerpt: "I Could Almost Pretend to Be a Lesbian" from The Second Best Thing  
Story sample anyone?  I have to confess, I'm geeked to show this off.

Title: The Second Best Thing
Genre: Genderqueer/Lesbian Romance/Erotica
Story Rating: NC-17 overall
Blurb: Trent, an accomplished, androgynous artist, reflects on her incendiary relationship with the beautiful, destructive Alicia on a plane ride to Los Angeles.   
Release date: Spring 2010 (date TBD)
Excerpt (Rated NC-17): "I Could Almost Pretend to Be a Lesbian":

http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/58807.The_Second_Best_Thing_

Win a free copy of The Second Best Thing by showing me proof of purchase for either Poison or MASTER Book 1: Crimson.  Email me your receipt for either story with "Proof" in the subject line and you'll be eligible for a free Kindle or pdf version of The Second Best Thing once it's released.  How easy is that?

E-mail: janebled@gmail.com

Authors, if you want me to interview you, give me a holler!  I do interviews about twice a month on my livejournal.  Check out my previous sessions with Sci-Fi Erotica author Kayelle Allen and Horror/Thriller author Luke Romyn. 
http://jane-bled.livejournal.com
Next up, my fellow loveyoudivine author Jaime Samms!  More details to follow.

Last, but not least, there's still time to save 25% off my titles at http://www.loveyoudivine.com
Sale ends January 31, 2010.

2010's gonna be the best year ever!
Love,
Jane
 



    
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Jane Bled
30 November 2009 @ 08:38 pm
Author Spotlight: Luke Romyn  
Jane Bled's Author Spotlight


Guest: Luke Romyn, Horror/Thriller Author



Come explore the fictional outback of Luke Romyn's dark underworld, where shady characters with questionable morals know no bounds.

Luke Romyn’s Next Best Day

Jane:
Welcome, Luke! It's such a pleasure to speak with you. Ever since I started following your Twitter account, I’ve been constantly amused by your wit and humor—I get more laughs from your status updates than almost anyone else’s! The good reception for your breakthrough debut e-book, The Dark Path, has also piqued my curiosity, especially since I’m a horror-lover.

As I was browsing through your bio, I was surprised and intrigued by the revelation that you have years of security industry experience under your belt! The following quote struck me: "It would be tempting to write a set of memoirs. Instead, Luke utilized it to fuel his own expansive imagination and began writing fiction.”

Tell me—why did you choose fiction over nonfiction, and do you anticipate someday changing your mind to pen your doubtless fascinating life story?

Luke:
I actually began writing an autobiography and got about a third of the way into it before I changed my mind and began working on The Dark Path. The problem with writing about yourself is that it's something you've already done, and is severely limited by the rules of reality. The entire time I was writing about my past, all I could think about was how cool it would be if I wasn't limited by these constrictions, wishing I could create a character with all the strengths I wish I had. I wanted to create somebody who didn't have the fears I grew up with, but also a man who would ultimately have to fight the darkness within him.

I also realized that talking about myself was really boring. And if I was bored, everyone else would be asleep after the first page.
Fiction is my life now. I absolutely love being able to create anything I want, to release the beasts of my imagination upon the page and explore them to their fullest. Nothing fills me with more joy than writing that one perfect line, or laughing out loud at a comment from a character I have created.

That is freedom. That is what I was made for.

Jane:
I highly doubt that you’re boring! But we’re always our own worst critics, aren’t we? Especially writers! ;)

I’d like to learn more about your tastes in fiction. When you pick new books to read, what are your preferred reading genres?

Luke:
I love reading a wide variety of genres, from horror to heroic fantasy to general fiction. If it's a good story with a fast-paced storyline I love reading it. My writing is the same, and I don't like slotting into a specific genre - it limits things too much. I'd rather write the story I want to write, without locking my ideas into a specific area. The same goes for my reading. If it's a great story which can hold my interest I'll dive right in.

Jane:
Sounds fair. ;)

In regards to your writing, though I’ve not (yet!) had the pleasure of reading The Dark Path, I’ve perused its synopsis, and noticed that nowhere does it mention any women’s names. Naturally, I have to wonder if the story features any prominent female characters.

If so, what was your greatest challenge in writing the opposite sex? If not, have you integrated key female character(s) into your upcoming novel Blacklisted, or do you plan on doing so in any future writing projects?

Luke:
I avoided using a female character in The Dark Path because I felt I needed to stick to my strengths in order to create a great first novel. Action and thrills were my foremost concerns and the story didn't really have space for a strong female presence. Vain is more of a solitary figure, and although there are some minor female characters, bringing one of these to the fore would have potentially weakened the strength he portrays.

In Blacklisted, however, I brought a very powerful female character into a lead role. Although the lead character remains male, one of his main offsiders - and someone who kicks some serious butt at the same time - just happens to be a woman. Writing a woman into one of my stories was difficult, as my characters are not cut-and-paste heroes; they all have some serious flaws in their personalities. I don't believe in knights in shining armor. Creating a female character who could fit into this role without appearing less feminine was a massive challenge, but one I firmly believe I succeeded in; strengthening the entire novel as a result.

Jane:
Glad to know you rose to the challenge! I’m certainly anticipating the result.

So, the protagonist of The Dark Path is called Vain. That's an interesting name for a character—it makes me want to know more about him. What's the story behind his name?

Luke:
Vain's history is shrouded in mystery for much of the early part of the novel, but I can reveal that, much like his name suggests, his actions are very self-serving. He cares nothing for anybody else, and his actions reflect this. Vicious and amoral though his deeds may be, they never affect him. His conscience is hidden deep with his vanity, leaving him unbothered by emotions. He is Vain.

While being unable to feel emotions may distance him from the rest of humanity, it also gives him the skills he needs as a killer, and as such the talents he requires in order to assist in his eventual quest to save a young boy, the Avun-Riah, from the minions of Sordarrah.

Jane:
Interesting. So Vain is a ruthless killer, and "unable to feel emotions", yet he embarks on a quest to save the life of a child...isn't this a bit contradictory, or does he just have a soft
spot for children?

Luke:
I don't think Vain has a soft spot for anyone - in fact he almost gives in to his instincts on several occasions; instincts which scream at him to cut Sebastian loose and leave the boy to those pursuing them. But there are things from the assassin's past which rebel against this; memories which have been resurrected by an enigmatic man known as Priest, who sets Vain's feet upon the path of his quest.

There's much I can't go into on this matter, it's part of the conflict which rages within Vain for a great part of the novel. This battle tears at the foundations of Vain's confidence, leaving him unsure of his actions and questioning his every move.

Jane:
It’s all very mysterious!

What inspired you to create a villain-like figure as the central character of your story?

Luke:
The story I wanted to create needed the strongest central character possible, someone who wouldn't cower when faced with almost impossible challenges. A stereotypical "perfect hero" would have no chance against the characters Vain needs to face, and so he needed to be darker than them, more ruthless. Rather than fleeing blindly from the evil which faces them, Vain coldly calculates a plan to become the hunter once more.

Jane:
Vain seems like a complex character; no doubt the story’s other key players possess various layers of their own. While you were writing The Dark Path, what were some of the methods (if any) you used to "get into character" for the story's cast members?

Luke:
I have to admit, I went into a very dark place to create Vain. There are many aspects of my own nature - or rather what my nature would be like if it weren't constrained by morality - within Vain's character, including his sarcasm and dark wit. Sebastian, the young boy Vain's trying to protect, took much more effort. I wanted almost the total opposite of Vain - an inverse reflection. Where Vain was bad I needed something good to balance out the story. During the process of the novel, however, Sebastian gets a little dirtier, and Vain gets a little cleaner.

Jane:
This sounds like a fascinating story. I’m a sucker for the whole corruption-of-an-innocent/redemption-of-a-baddie aspect. Now that I know more about it, The Dark Path has leapt to the top of my To-Be-Read-ASAP list. Care to tease us with a PG-13 snippet?

Luke:
“Vain entered the warehouse lot, swiftly becoming one with the shadows. Finding every alcove and hiding place, floating smoothly and without haste from one to the next, he finally reached the warehouse and slid along the outside wall to the back of the building. Once there he paused and listened. Satisfied nothing felt amiss, he vanished through an open window and into the darkened building.

Light flickered from a small office towards the front of the warehouse. Vain slowly made his way along the inside wall and paused outside the doorway. Inside he could hear quiet breathing and a low hum. Noiselessly he drew a dark bladed knife and dropped to the ground, inching his way into the doorway.”

You can read the full excerpt (rated PG-13) at www.thedarkpathnovel.com

Jane:
Great prose. Very clean, very evocative.

Since you've provided such a juicy preview of The Dark Path, I'm itching to know more about your upcoming novel Blacklisted. What's the basic plot of the story, and when are you planning to release it?

Luke:
I can't really go into too much detail on Blacklisted, since it's currently going through sale negotiations. However, I can say that it's a much more mainstream action thriller, but still utilizing the massive scale which made The Dark Path so effective. It takes place upon a global stage, and pits a morally questionable individual against an organization which threatens freedom itself. I wish I could go into more detail, but you'll just have to wait.

Jane:
Cool!

Since you said that you can’t go into too much detail about Blacklisted, I wonder if you wouldn’t mind answering a couple of general questions instead. Other than the significant female character addition, what are some other ways in which Blacklisted departs from the vein of The Dark Path? Are there any similarities between the two stories?

Luke:
Blacklisted is much more reality-based. Whereas The Dark Path pits Vain against creatures and characters from the bowels of Hell, Blacklisted uses humans as its villains and touches on conspiracy theories that have risen up after the terrorist attacks on 9/11. In regards to the similarities, both novels use somewhat "damaged" characters. The main character in Blacklisted has a severely troubled upbringing, creating within him an intense rage. This rage eventually takes him down a road of vengeance and murder, bringing him to the notice of people who will use these skills to fight their enemies.

Jane:
As an avid reader, I believe damaged characters are always the most enjoyable to discover.

Have you ever thought of doing a series? If so, can we expect to see a different, perhaps softer side of Luke Romyn, or are you a hardcore, badass writer all the way?

Luke:
I'm currently not interested in doing a series, simply because I don't have a story which requires a series. I like to write the best story possible, concentrating solely upon that novel and not any potential sequels. As a reader, I despise books which don't finish properly - I want a story with an ending, not a lead-on to buy the next in the series.

I'm toying with the idea of a sequel to The Dark Path, but I won't write a series simply to cash in on its popularity. It needs to be a strong storyline before I'll even consider it. At the moment I'm enjoying writing totally original fiction and expanding my own imagination in the process.

Jane:
A man with morals! Hard to find in this day and age. ;)

It’s fairly common knowledge in the writing world that most authors live on praise, and not on profit. Keeping this in mind, what’s the best compliment a reader has ever paid you? How did it affect your opinion if yourself as an author (if at all)?

Luke:
Every single time someone takes the time to tell me they enjoyed my debut novel is the finest compliment I could ever ask for. It sounds like I'm avoiding a straight answer, but it is so true and every writer will tell you the same. Authors feed on positive feedback the way Australian saltwater crocodiles feed on backpackers. We can't survive without it and every time I hear that someone has enjoyed my work is my next best day.

Jane:
Here, here!

Luke, thank you so much for agreeing to do this interview. You’ve definitely found a new reader in me, and I’ll be looking for your name on the best-sellers list when Blacklisted debuts. Good luck with all your future endeavors, and if you ever decide to change your mind and write that memoir, let me be the first to know!

Luke:
Thank you for taking the time to interview me. I always love hearing other people's thoughts on my writing. Take care!

***

BIO:


Luke Romyn spent many years, fifteen in fact, working in the security industry. From doorwork in some of Australia's roughest pubs and clubs to protecting Mickey Mouse and the Disney crew from the overzealous jaws of tenacious toddlers, Luke has worked throughout Australia and internationally in a vast array of roles.

He's done close protection for UK celebrities in Fiji and chased feral pigs and snakes out of the film set on Steven Spielberg and Tom Hank's upcoming epic: The Pacific. There are few things Luke hasn't seen.

With all this experience behind him, it would be tempting to write a set of memoirs. Instead, Luke utilized it to fuel his own expansive imagination and began writing fiction. Initially starting with short stories, Luke rapidly progressed onto novels. His first book, The Dark Path, is now out and is already a #1 best-selling Horror. His second novel, Blacklisted, is almost set to go and will blow the roof off action thriller novels.

WEBSITES:
http://www.lukeromyn.host56.com (includes purchase links & trailer for The Dark Path)
http://www.thedarkpathnovel.com (includes purchase links & trailer for The Dark Path)
http://www.twitter.com/LukeRomyn

-Interview conducted by Jane Bled-
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23 November 2009 @ 07:14 pm
Author Spotlight: Kayelle Allen  

Jane Bled's Author Spotlight


Guest: Kayelle Allen, Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Erotica Author




Today, this two-time EPPIE Award Finalist grants us an exclusive peek into how
she colors her world of provocative fiction by using all 64 crayons in the box.

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Jane Bled
16 November 2009 @ 05:20 pm
Surprise Sale! 30% Off My Titles  
Holy cow! I had no idea Fictionwise was doing a sale this week. My titles are currently 30% off (available in multiple formats, including Kindle). http://www.fictionwise.com/ebooks/a44319/Jane-Bled/?
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I don't know when the sale ends...just thought y'all might like to know!
<3
-Jane-
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Jane Bled
08 November 2009 @ 11:14 am
NEW Excerpt from MASTER Book 2: Luna (WIP)  
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Jane Bled
18 October 2009 @ 11:31 am
'Tis the Season for a Dark, Hot Read  

October is in its prime. 'Tis the season for a dark, hot read. Enjoy a complimentary 10% off coupon for MASTER Book 1: Crimson, the award-winning first installment in my sexy celebrity vampire series MASTER.
Coupon code: REF1268859265D964
Here's how it works:
* If you're not already a member, you can register for free at Fictionwise at
http://www.fictionwise.com/servlet/mw?t=register
* Copy & paste this link to learn more about MASTER Book 1: Crimson: http://www.fictionwise.com/ebooks/b89235/MASTER-Book-1/?
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* If you want to buy it, add MASTER Book 1: Crimson to your cart and put the following coupon code in on the check out page: REF1268859265D964
*The first person to message me with their purchase confirmation # will receive a free ebook copy of my yaoi short story Poison (also available on FW).
To view the book trailer for Crimson, please visit the following link: http://www.youtube.com/janebled
To read excerpts from Crimson, please visit my profile on goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2899955.Jane_Bled


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Jane Bled
20 August 2009 @ 01:33 pm
Revamped MASTER Book Trailer + Review Requests  

Good afternoon! I hope all of you are well. I apologize for my absence over the past few weeks--been ridiculously busy. I can't believe summer is almost over.

Anyway, here's a bit of good news: I finally finished my revamped MASTER Book 1: Crimson book trailer. I worked on it super-hard, so please be kind and check it out! It's only my 2nd trailer--be gentle with me!
I'd love your input (if you don't want to leave a comment, please simply rate the video).  I'm thinking of entering it into the New Covey Trailer Awards...

Also, to help get my books out there, for those of you who have read either Crimson or Poison, will you please write a short review and post it on www.amazon.com (or simply rate the book on www.fictionwise.com)?  Even a couple of sentences would be great.  I wouldn't normally ask for such favors, but, as the saying goes, I get by with a little help from my friends.  To those of you who have already written a review and posted it on a different site, will you please copy it to Amazon, too?  I would forever be in your debt.
 
Here are the product links for Amazon (rate & review):
Poison:
MASTER Book 1: Crimson:
 
And for Fictionwise (rate only):
Poison:
 
MASTER Book 1: Crimson:
Thank you in advance, and I hope to share an exciting announcement about
my future projects with you in the near-future.

Ta,
Jane Bled
Author of
The MASTER Series
& Poison
 
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Jane Bled
21 July 2009 @ 12:22 pm
Poison is up for a New Covey Award!  

Greetings, gang!   I may have a slight concussion (banged my head on the ceiling last night--ouch), but I'm still as alert as one can be after consuming two cups of strong coffee.   

Happy Birthday to [info]moon_chylde  & [info]erianne !  Here's hoping all your birthday wishes come true. 

I'm pleased to announce that the book cover for Poison, my yaoi BDSM short story, is up for a New Covey Award!  Please show your support for my fabulous cover artist [info]aoi_shu by visiting the following link and voting in the poll.  Poison is Entry #26--to vote, all you have to do is click on the poll button (located on the lefthand side of the page) for #26 and you're done!
http://thenewcoveycoverawards.blogspot.com/

Thanks so much!  I'll have pics of my new house whenever we put it all together (we're being lazy).  I'll also be posting a detailed blog of my experience in LA at the Hollywood Book Festival Awards (in case you missed it, MASTER Book 1: Crimson won for Best E-book!).  Last, but not least, my brand-new, much-improved book trailer for Crimson will premiere this week on youtube.  Stay tuned for details! 
Love,


 


http://www.janebled.com
Book titles available at the following websites:
Fictionwise Mybookstoreandmore Loveyoudivine Allromanceebooks

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Jane Bled
06 July 2009 @ 06:52 pm
Crimson wins Best E-book in the Hollywood Book Festival!  

Hello, friends.  How have y'all been? I apologize for my absence over the past week--I've been very busy with moving to my new house, plus I've been under the weather. Oh, yeah--and I didn't have a steady internet connection until today.

At any rate, I'm hoping to catch up with all the lastest news from y'all, and I'd like to share some exciting news of my own.

MASTER Book 1: Crimson won Best E-book in the 2009 Hollywood Book Festival! http://www.hollywoodbookfestival.com/winners2009.htm
I'm thrilled! This is truly an unexpected honor. *dancing in my new bedroom*
For more details on MASTER Book 1: Crimson, please visit my website: http://www.janebled.com

Do any of you live in or around LA? I've thought about going to the awards ceremony, but I've never been to that town...could use some tips!

What a great way to start the week!   I'll take some pics of my new digs once we get everything moved in.  And if all goes well, I'll finally get to take a hot shower tomorrow (our hot water heater is shot--not the best way to start a new life in a new home, LOL). Cross your fingers for me!

 

MASTER Book 1: Crimson is available for purchase at the following websites: http://www.fictionwise.com
http://www.allromanceebooks.com
http://www.mybookstoreandmore.com
http://www.loveyoudivine.com
 
 
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Jane Bled
23 June 2009 @ 11:43 am
Special Sale! My titles for 25% off TODAY ONLY!  

Hey, hey!  There's a special sale at Fictionwise today...buy my ebooks for 25% off! You won't find another deal like this for a while, so take advantage of it while it lasts!

MASTER Book 1: Crimson (1st installment in The MASTER Series, a homoerotic vampire tale)
http://www.fictionwise.com/ebooks/b89235/MASTER-Book-1/Jane-Bled/?si=0



Poison (a M/M short story about BDSM, male submission and the price of passion)
http://www.fictionwise.com/ebooks/b89236/Poison/Jane-Bled/?si=0



Both Crimson and Poison are currently the top-sellers (#1 and #2, respectively) for loveyoudivine, my publisher. Click on the links to see what all the buzz is about.
Love,
Jane Bled
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Jane Bled
19 June 2009 @ 12:19 pm
Hell yeah!  

In less than 3 days, MASTER Book 1: Crimson has jumped to Page 2 of the current best-selling Dark Fantasy e-books at Fictionwise! 
*insert stupid happy dance here*

Thank you so much to my readers, friends, and supporters--I'm so grateful you have my back.  Help me spread the joy some more!  The discounts at Fictionwise only last for another 4 days, so get 'em while they're hot, folks!

Ooh, and did anyone see Love Story of Siam?  Such a bittersweet, romantic movie.  Ah, the innocence of BL... 

I'm off to write some more MASTER Book 2: Luna...

Love,

Dirtied Desire: Jane Bled's Official Website
Jane Bled's Book Titles are available at the following websites:

Fictionwise MAJOR Discounts--15%-28% off through Monday, June 22.
Mybookstoreandmore
Allromanceebooks
Loveyoudivine

Reader Reviews of MASTER Book 1: Crimson
MASTER Book 1: Crimson Book Trailer Coming Soon!

Reader Reviews of Poison
Poison Book Trailer

Enjoy reading excerpts from Jane's stories at www.janebled. com or listen to them on Jane Bled's Youtube Channel
MASTER Book 2: Luna coming later this year!  Stay tuned.
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Jane Bled
18 June 2009 @ 12:26 pm
My book titles are at Fictionwise! Major DISCOUNTS!  

Awesome news! Both MASTER Book 1: Crimson & Poison are now available at Fictionwise for 15% off regular price. Club members of FW get 28% off! If you haven't already bought the books (or if you know someone who would like it), I urge you to take advantage of these offers while they last.

MASTER Book 1: Crimson original price = $6.50
-with 15% off FW discount= $5.53
-with 28% off FW Club discount= $4.70

Poison original price= $2.00
-with 15% off FW discount= $1.70
-with 28% off FW Club discount= $1.45

MASTER Book 2: Luna is coming out later this year...now who's blood-thirsty?  Check out my last journal entry for a preview.

Thanks to everyone who listened to my version of the Fanta Jingle for the Myspace Karaoke Contest! Because you came to my rescue & took the time to listen,  I was able to successfully enter the contest.   I'll let y'all know if for some odd reason I win, LOL. 

Hope everyone's enjoying Summer!    

Love,

Dirtied Desire: Jane Bled's Official Website
Jane Bled's Book Titles are available at the following websites:
Fictionwise
Mybookstoreandmore
Allromanceebooks
Loveyoudivine

Reader Reviews of MASTER Book 1: Crimson
MASTER Book 1: Crimson Book Trailer Coming Soon!

Reader Reviews of Poison
Poison Book Trailer

Enjoy reading excerpts from Jane's stories at www.janebled.com or listen to them on Jane Bled's Youtube Channel
MASTER Book 2: Luna coming later this year!  Stay tuned.
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13 June 2009 @ 12:13 pm
Sneak Peek at MASTER Book 2: Luna (18+ ONLY)  
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Jane Bled
03 June 2009 @ 09:25 am
Only a few hours left...  

...until I lose my chance to qualify for the Fanta Jingle karaoke contest--unless you come to my rescue!  The grand prize is a chance to record my version of the song & then go on a cruise!  Please help me--I need 38 more unique listens to qualify!  I'll be so sad if I don't get to enter...

 http://ksolo.myspace.com/actions/showSongProfile.do?rid=1313796&sid=28615&uid=7302945

 It's only 29 seconds!  I'd appreciate your support.  Thanks to everyone who wished me well with the house, and thanks for watching the Poison Book Trailer.  I'm pleased by your reactions!

 Hope everyone's Wednesday is off to a happy start,

Jane Bled

www.janebled.com

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Jane Bled
02 June 2009 @ 04:41 pm
New, Dark, Sexy Book Trailer for Erotic Short Story Poison  

Check out my latest creation...it's a new, dark, sexy book trailer for Poison, my M/M BDSM erotic short story. 

Poison purchase details can be found in this video's desciption. 

I also have some super-exciting personal news!  My fiance and I got a house!!!  A beautiful two-story with a finished basement & a gorgeous loft-style master bedroom & an office for each of us!  We're so thrilled.  Please cross your fingers for us that we'll have a successful inspection tomorrow...& if all goes well, we'll close by the end of June.  And then we'll be homeowners!  I can't quite believe it.   

I just HAD to share that little snippet of joy.  I'm smiling so hard, my cheeks hurt.  After the yucky month that was May, these happy tidings serve to lift my spirits, and give me hope. 

I look forward to your responses!
Love,

www.janebled.com


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Jane Bled
26 May 2009 @ 09:34 pm
Jane Bled's Post-Memorial Day Excerpt-Filled Podcast!  

Happy Post-Memorial Day! In honor of Back-to-Work-Tuesday, I’ve made a new youtube podcast post! It’s a two-parter, filled with goofy flavor, nutty anecdotes, and a couple of tempting excerpt treats from my stories Poison & MASTER Book 1: Crimson.  
There’s also a snippet from one of my original song compositions & a bonus blooper reel. Please take a peek!
 


 



myspace account holder? Please go to http://ksolo.myspace.com/janebled & rate my version of the Fanta Jingle. I’m trying to win the Grand Prize in this contest so I can launch my career into full-blast-rocket-mode. Come support me if you so desire, and I’ll be eternally at your service.  Hope everyone had a restful, enjoyable holiday weekend. Back to the grind!
 

Love,
Jane Bled
www.janebled.com


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Jane Bled
25 May 2009 @ 03:52 pm
Me singing the Fanta jingle...LOL.  
Help me win this contest! Check out my hilarious recording of this famous Fanta jingle. That's right, folks. Now I'm recording commercial ditties. I've officially lost my mind.


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