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Sexy Saturday Oh My Mpreg Bloghop #ohmympreg August 4

By on Saturday, August 4, 2018

 

Hi Everyone

Let me start with a little housekeeping.

For some reason, the Look Inside is not working for The Alpha’s Vow. I’ve gone back and forth on this with Amazon and they are dealing with it, but need more time to sort it out.

My big achievement his week was making an icon for myself! Don’t laugh. This is huge–for me!

If you follow me on FB or receive my NL, you’ll know I’m a tech-know-nothing.

Yes, I created a website, newsletter, social media accounts etc, but not without a lot of stress. Instead of zipping, dashing or driving around the Internet, I blunder.

I used my new wineglass icon to sign up for the Blog Hop this week, and I thought I had it centered, but it’s not! Most people would probably shrug (no, let’s face it, most people would not have goofed like this) and say, “I’ll get it sorted for next week.”

But it’s driving me crazy, so I have to write to the very nice lady at Linkz, send her my icon and beg her to center it.

The observant among you may be asking, “How does she know about the woman at Linkz?”

Ummm, that’s a really good question… one that I am not prepared to answer at this time!!!!!

Update: The amazing Maria at Linkz did what I asked. Thank you, Maria (again).

New Book

I should have had this finished by now. My aim is to publish every two weeks, but I’ve been project managing some house repairs. That means jumping up and down about 100 times a day sorting out problems, so it’s been hard to concentrate.

I’ll make a huge push this weekend to get it done.

I said on FB or in a NL that I had chosen Trixie’s pic for the next book–and I had. But then I started searching again ‘cos that’s what I do! I have a folder on my laptop titled ‘Pig Pics’. Once The Alpha’s Word has been published, I have to make a decision.

That reminds me, when I told the designer what I wanted on the cover of The Alpha’s Vow, I sent her the ‘goggles’ pic. I really wanted the piglet on the cover, but we weren’t sure if it would work. I said, “If it doesn’t look good, the pig gets the chop.”

Oops!

Sorry, Trixie. Glad it worked out!

Snippet from The Alpha’s Word

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The alpha shrugged as he prepared dinner and cut up apple and carrot for Trixie. He sipped a glass of red wine while he cooked and handed his mate sparkling water with a splash of apple juice. “That’d be his mate, Jasper. My brother’s always joking about the fancy dress parties they attend. I can’t see the appeal myself. Why do they want to dress up? What’s the point?”
“I can see how some people would be into it.”
From the corner of his eye, Seb caught his mate grinning at him. “Am I amusing you? Am I such an old fuddy-duddy?”
“The answer to the first question is yes, and as to the second, no more than usual.” Max returned to the walk-in closet.
“You can take a pair of shoes if you want. Jasper owns plenty of sneakers. I’m sure he won’t notice. ”

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Sexy Saturday Oh My Mpreg Bloghop #ohmympreg June 28

By on Saturday, July 28, 2018

 

Here’s the new cover.

I was going to title the book The Alpha’s Oath which looks fine in writing, but try repeating it!!! I dare you to say it without sounding as though you have a mouthful of cotton wool.

via GIPHY

Here’s part of a scene which involves Trixie and sibling rivalry. I’ve skimmed through this snippet, but it’s not been edited.

***

“Please get Trixie. I don’t want her to be alone. She’s so sad.”
“I’m on it.”
“Maybe we should put her here.” The omega patted the mattress. “She used to snuggle beside me when I was pregnant.”
The alpha shook his head. “That’s not a good idea, Max. Her trotters are sharp, and I don’t want her near you or the baby. Besides, if she’s really annoyed, she might hurt you deliberately.”
Never. “She wouldn’t do that, Seb. I don’t believe she’d be violent.”
A thump near the door had both alpha and omega glance up. Trixie had her doll between her teeth and was shaking it. A dolly arm landed on top of the laundry basket. Bits of shredded, woolen hair showered the piglet’s head, and Trixie peered between the strands. She reminds me of an aging pop musician.
Pieces of fabric flew across the room as the doll’s head plopped on the floor, her mouth arranged in a permanent scream.
Seb turned to his mate. “You were saying?”

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Sexy Saturday Oh My Mpreg Bloghop #ohmympreg June 21

By on Saturday, July 21, 2018

Here’s a sneak peek at the cover of my next book.

Here’s Seb.

And Trixie’s back!!!!!!!!!

I have a confession.

I wasn’t planning on adding Trixie to the cover of Book 2. I didn’t think there would be space. But I’ve had a positive reaction to her not only on the cover, but also her involvement in the story.

So, she’s front and center.

There are plenty of cute piggy pics on the photo sites. But it took me hours to find the one for Book 1 and now this new one.

Originally, I wanted to use one with the piglet wearing a helmet (‘cos she rides with Seb and Max on the motorbike), but I couldn’t identify the source. And in the end, it was fine as that photo was a very different style to the one used in Book 1.

I hope you like Trixie with a flower in her hair.

Luckily, I’ve already sussed out one for the third and final book in the trilogy.

No more piglet photo hunts for me!

Here’s a snippet from the next book.

Warning! This is very rough. I just wrote it a few minutes ago, so apologies if it needs a lot of work.

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Max rifled through the closet hoping to find something comfortable to wear while Seb rummaged in the fridge searching for things to make a meal. “There’s plenty to eat. Eggs and a packet of bacon.”
Both the alpha and the omega froze.
“Shit.”
“Seb, how could you?”
“I wasn’t thinking.”
“That’s so insensitive.”
“Forgive me if I’ve been a little preoccupied today.”
“We’re all on edge but…”
“Sorry.”
“You said the ‘B’ word,” Max hissed, ” So it’s not me who’s owed an apology.”
The pair glanced at Trixie huddled in the corner.
“My mistake. Sorry, little girl.”
Max scooped up the piglet and peppered her with kisses.

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Sexy Saturday Oh My Mpreg Bloghop #ohmympreg

By on Saturday, July 14, 2018


Here’s another question and answer from an author interview I did a month or so ago.

Q: What’s your writing schedule like?

A: I’m not a fast writer, and I’m the synonym queen! I’ll spend ages trying not to repeat something. Even when I know a particular English word doesn’t have many synonyms, I’ll check it anyway in case a new one has been created since I last checked!!!!

When I start a writing session, I always go back over what I did the previous day, and I’ll keep adding to it until I’m satisfied it’s a fully-rounded scene.

***

The Alpha’s Vow is complete but it’s not yet live. I’ll post a link here on my site and on FB when it’s been published.

Here’s another short excerpt from the book.

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Though Max had left home a few years ago, his father had kept tabs on him. No matter what job he was working at or where he was living, he sensed he was being watched and though he hadn’t expected it, it didn’t surprise him. That’s how he operates. He can’t bear to lose something that belongs to him.
But being reminded of his family had Max rubbing the back of his neck and grinding his teeth. Forget them. Time for a shower.

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Sexy Saturday Oh My Mpreg Bloghop #ohmympreg

By on Saturday, July 7, 2018


Here’s The Alpha’s Vow cover.

This week’s snippet is from the beginning of Chapter 2. And just a reminder, I haven’t edited it or done a final read-through.

***

This place is amazing. Max stared at the lake through an open window. If my father could see me now. The thought made the omega poke his head outside. I hope he hasn’t got someone spying on me. But apart from animal noises and the lazy splashes of water hitting the shore, there was nothing out of the ordinary.

***

Here’s something I wrote a while ago when I was asked the following question.

Q: Are you a plotter or fly by the seat of your pants kind of writer?

A: Definitely a fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants writer. It’s interesting because in everything else I do, I’m so organized. But I can’t plan out a story. I just end up staring at the screen.

For example, when I started The Omega’s Triumph, I knew two things: 1) they would arrive in The Old Country; and 2) they would leave. That’s the beginning and end of the book. I had no clue as to what would happen in between.

As I write, I have ‘Ah-ha’ moments e.g. “Oh, my God, I can do that!”.

When I wrote the second last scene in ‘Triumph’ with Jake in the woods, the rest of the book was done. I’d done a grammar check and read through the completed chapters using text-to-speech (which I loathe).

I’d been avoiding that scene as I had no clue how he was getting from A to B. I started writing, then had to run an errand and while I was gone, I kept thinking, “That doesn’t work.” But when I got back and read what I’d done, it was fine. I added a few sentences and it was finished.

I’ve love to follow an outline as my way of writing can be stressful when I have to get myself out of a plot hole, but I’ve accepted it’s not going to happen.


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Sexy Saturday Oh My Mpreg Bloghop #ohmympreg June 30

By on Saturday, June 30, 2018

Hello Everyone

I managed to sort out of tech problems from last week, so hopefully those glitches are a thing of the past.

Here’s another snippet from my latest book which is virtually finished. I’m just adding the finishing touches.

This teaser follows on from the one last week.

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He’d been at The White Wolf, the bar near the lake, drinking with friends. But the rest of the night was a blurred carousel of memories, though he recalled a fist colliding with his jaw. He rubbed his fingers through his bristly beard and winced as a dank musky odor filled his nostrils. That hurts.

***

And here’s another peek at the cover.

I mentioned my freebie shorts last week, but if you’re interested in reading about Lord Cuthbert Trenton’s brother, the Duke of Longmead, the Longmead Woods Trilogy is on a 99c kindle countdown until end of day, July 5.

Amazon.com

The trilogy will be 99p in the UK store from July 2 until July 5.

Amazon.co.uk


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