Sylvia Day

I hope y'all like it when it comes out! Hugs, Syl

Thank you. I wish. *g* I would love to be able to clean the house in 5 mins. or less! Hugs, Syl

It used to be really active, but then I started getting spammed like crazy. Ugh. Now the software seems to be more secure, so hopefully we'll get things hopping again. Hugs, Syl

Have you seen the ASK FOR IT book trailer? ASK FOR IT trailer

I've been told the mass market re-release of BAD BOYS AHOY! is going to have a different cover. I can't wait to see it! (and share it!)

I just had the shop completely redesigned with new products!! Check it out: http://www.cafepress.com/sylviaday

You can read a blurb and excerpt on the coming soon page!

I like how my name is nice and big. *g*

---------------------------------------------------------- *Permission granted to forward* RWA Online Presents: Cybersigning Authors for June As many of you know, RWA® Online has teamed with Author, Author! online booksellers to offer our authors' and our workshop presenters' books in a virtual signing (hence "cybersigning") during the month they are released. These books are available to everyone (yes, that's EVERYONE). Featured titles this month: Cie Adams/Cathy Clamp: HUNTER'S MOON (ISBN: 0765349132) Claire Delacroix: THE ROSE RED BRIDE (ISBN#0-446-61442-4) Sylvia Day: WICKED WORDS: SEX ON HOLIDAY (ISBN: #0352339616) Sue Kearney: UNCONTROLLABLE (ISBN 073836481) 0373791895 Kasey Michaels: SHALL WE DANCE? (ISBN 0-373-77038-3) Linda Lael Miller, Allison Kent, Lucy Monroe, Jill Shalyis, Susanna Carr, Morgan Leigh: BEACH BLANKET BAD BOYS (ISBN 0-7582-1094-9)* Lucy Monroe: THE REAL DEAL (ISBN 0-7582-0861-8 ) Carly Phillips: BRAZEN (ISBN 0373770804) Linnea Sinclair: FINDERS KEEPERS (ISBN 0553587986) JoAnn Ross: BLAZE pre-orders will begin mid-month *BEACH BLANKET BAD BOYS is signed by Lucy Monroe We hope you'll take advantage of our cybersigning project to increase your personal library and to support the featured authors. Each book is personalized to the buyer so, get your signed copy today! To place your order or for more information: http://www.rwaonlinechapter.org/cybersigning.htm

Read the winners of the 2005 Amber Heat Authors Contest... June 1 Cave Creek Cowboy by Brit Blaise (Short Contemporary Erotica) A Most Unusual Princess by Kelli A. Wilkins (Short Fantasy Erotica) Reunion by Kelsey Lewis (Short Contemporary Erotica) Spoils Of War by Renee Peterson (Short Historical Erotica) June 5 Meandros by Sasha White (Short Contemporary Erotica) Renna's Sacrifice by Bernadette Gardner (Short Sci-Fi Erotica) She Who Laughs Last by Jacki King (Short Contemporary Erotica) June 12 Catching Caroline by Sylvia Day (Short Dark Fantasy/Historical Erotica) The King Of Hel by Grace Draven (Short Fantasy Erotica) The Sexy Stranger by Kelli A. Wilkins (Short Contemporary Erotica) The Virginia Model-Logues by Brit Blaise (Short Contemporary Erotica) June 19 Chella's Quest by Laura Bacchi (Short Sci-Fi Erotica) The Journey by Dreama Faire (Short Contemporary Erotica) Out Of My League by Therese MacFarland (Short Contemporary Erotica) Strip-O-Gram by Ellie Marvel (Short Contemporary Erotica) June 26 Another Cave Creek Cowboy by Brit Blaise (Short Contemporary Erotica) The Dark Lord by Kelli A. Wilkins (Short Historical Erotica) Sex Love Affair by Zandria Blake (Short Contemporary Erotica)

(Borrowed from the RT and LF boards, with some slight modifications. *g*) What's your fave hero type or combination? The Tortured :whip: The Bad Boy :yummy: The Best Friend :drunk: The Professor / Nerd :g: The Swashbuckler :pirate2: The Warrior :boxing: The Corporate Raider :starwars: The Lost Soul The Cowboy :Vanhelsing: The Hometown Hero :flowers: Got any others? I have to admit, I've loved them all in some form or another, but The Bad Boy is my definite fave. ;-)

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The thing I always ask myself when I've been hurt by a friend is if they meant to do it deliberately. If the primary goal was to cause me injury then the relationship is over. However if the primary goal was something else entirely and the secondary result was my pain, then I get over it. It's hard sometimes to realize that our personal feelings aren't the most important thing in the world, but it's true. There have been many times in my life when someone else's actions have hurt me. However, it's been very rare that those actions were deliberately planned with no other purpose in mind but to wound me. And that's what you have to keep in mind.

My poor darling Alexei has been waiting patiently for me to finish working on all these other cover blurbs and bios. *g* I do miss him. I'm trying to complete another chapter today...

Oh, those naughty rakes. With their wicked winks, sensual smiles, and bad boy habits, you just can’t take them out in polite society. But who wants to go out when you can stay in…? STOLEN PLEASURES Sebastian Blake, Earl of Merrick, long ago fled the responsibilities of his title to become the infamous pirate, Captain Phoenix. But the booty he’s just captured on a merchant ship is a fierce tempered minx who claims to be a bride…his bride, married to him by proxy on behest of their fathers. He could shame his hated family and return his beautiful wife untouched, but no treasure has ever proved more tempting to Sebastian, and making their marriage a true one—in every sense—is his one urgent desire … LUCIEN’S GAMBLE Lucien Remington’s reputation as a debauched libertine who plays by no one’s rules—in business or the bedroom—is well deserved. He gets what he wants, social repudiation be damned. But society can keep from him the one thing he truly desires, the untouchable Lady Julienne La Coeur. Until she sneaks into his club dressed as a man and searching for her irresponsible brother. Suddenly she’s in Lucien’s grasp, his to take, and his mind is filled with the most wickedly sinful thoughts. A gentleman would walk away from the temptation she presents. But then, Lucien has never claimed to be a gentleman… HER MAD GRACE Hugh La Coeur never wanted to be the Earl of Montrose. Wine, women, and a hefty wager are preferable to responsibility of any kind. It’s certainly preferable to spending the night in an eerie, neglected mansion owned by a legendary madwoman. The duchess’s companion, the fiercely independent Charlotte, is another matter altogether. Hugh would be happy to spend as many nights in her bed as possible. He knows she’s hiding terrible secrets, but for once in his life, Hugh has the desire to take on someone else’s burden as his own, no matter what the danger… They’re mad, bad, and totally irresistible…

Please take a moment to review the new releases from authors that visit my site. I'm certain you'll be very happy you did!! Happy reading! :D

I cried. :msn-cry:

Thank you, Shayne! What a great comment to wake up to. I'm glad to hear you're stopping by. Sometimes it's so quiet, I wonder who's out there.

Have you ever noticed that watching movies with people whose company you enjoy can make a horrible movie a fun experience? There are some real lemons in my movie memories, but some of them have a soft spot in my heart just because the people who were with me when I watched the flick. Like when you bring your comedian friend (we all have one or two) and he/she cracks jokes about the really dreadful parts. Or your sarcastic friend (we all have one of those too) whose insults are riot. Is it just me? Or do you have fond memories of bad movies because of the people who were with you when you watched them.

This is a touchy subject for me, because honestly, I wish for everyone to succeed. I admit to pangs when I hear about news that I wish I was hearing for myself, but I'm always genuinely happy for the lucky party. This is why I have a hard time understanding people who become jealous and envious when their "friends" find success. I agree with Jordan that you have to be very careful. There are people who will gladly be your friend when you are in the same boat that they're in, but if you're fortunate enough to jump ship they suddenly become very distant. They will blame this on you, of course, and you will blame it on them. Either way, it sucks. Also you'll run into people who seem like they genuinely want to help you, but in reality they just want to see what you're up to with no intentions of offering assistance. It's a cut throat business and all that nonsense about romance writers being so nice and helpful is just that... nonsense. I've definitely become a hermit, but not due to paranoia. LOL Just because I'm busy. And yes, the online romance community is very high school. Misunderstands are very easy and there are obvious cliques. I learned the hard way to stick close to the people I trust.

I always sent out queries before the story was completed. It just takes too long to hear back to wait until I finished. But then I already knew that I could complete a story, so it was a given that I would finish before the request for "more" came. Doing this garnered me four contract offers in four weeks, so I highly recommend it. IF one can be certain that they will finish the book. It's amazing how many writers get the request for either "more" or revisions and then never follow through. Such a missed opportunity in a business where getting that request is very rare.

Oooohhh... that sounds fun! I've never heard of this author or books, but I will definitely look into it! Thanks for the tip. And it's nice to see you around again. :bye1:

Thank you. I like the new message board too. :D

Yes, Linda. We made the coney dogs and they were yummy!! Thank you so much. How are you doing?