It's Temptation Thursday, so I thought we'd try something just a wee bit different today. I'm going to list a few snippets from books written by some of the Plotting Princesses that are already published and available. So, if you read something you like below, you'll be able to go and buy that book instead of having to wait. Instant gratification! Buy links are provided along with the excerpts.
Ready. . . set . . . here we go!
MAGICAL LOVER by Karilyn Bentley
http://www.amazon.com/Magical-Lover-Draconia-Tales-ebook/dp/B005I63WW4/ref=sr_1_1_title_1_ke?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1317258224&sr=1-1
His lids snapped open. “You’ve never done this?”
Uh-oh. He looked worried. Despite the shadows obscuring his face, she knew her virginity concerned him. After tonight it wouldn’t be a problem and there was no way she was stopping now. No way. He was hers.
ONE KNIGHT ONLY by Michelle Miles
http://www.jasminejade.com/p-9619-one-knight-only.aspx
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October 6, 2011
September 1, 2011
BACK TO TEMPTATION (THURSDAY)
It's that time again. Welcome to Temptation Thursday. The first Thursday of each month here at Plotting Princesses we'll be bringing you little snippets from the current works in progress of several of our members, both published and aspiring authors. Every month will be a little unique with different contributors, new short stories, articles or books we are working on, to give you a taste of the variety of writing talents from the Princesses.
So sit back, grab your favorite beverage (and maybe some chocolate to go with it) and enjoy the ride.
UNTITLED—Elizabeth Essex
The toff limping out of Spring Gardens onto Cockspur Street was just the sort she liked, if she couldn’t have a drunk. Big man, but tired, he was, weariness stewing from his bones like the cold steam of his breath in the frigid, snowy air. And he was a gimp—heavily favoring his left leg—but without a cane or walking stick. So far so good. It paid to stay well clear of walking sticks.
STRANJE HOUSE, EXILE FOR DREAMERS, Book 2—Kathleen Baldwin
I raced toward the woods. He wouldn’t be able to run me down as easily in there. The trees would hide me. After all, I am part forest. My eyes are green as leaves, my hair ash brown like bark, my skin pale as air. I am Welsh, a daughter of the earth. My mother used to say the spirit of these things, the soil and trees, the rocks and beasts, they call to us. “We are part of this land,” she would say. Only now, my mother lies silent, cloaked beneath the very earth she spoke of with such fondness.
So sit back, grab your favorite beverage (and maybe some chocolate to go with it) and enjoy the ride.
UNTITLED—Elizabeth Essex
The toff limping out of Spring Gardens onto Cockspur Street was just the sort she liked, if she couldn’t have a drunk. Big man, but tired, he was, weariness stewing from his bones like the cold steam of his breath in the frigid, snowy air. And he was a gimp—heavily favoring his left leg—but without a cane or walking stick. So far so good. It paid to stay well clear of walking sticks.
STRANJE HOUSE, EXILE FOR DREAMERS, Book 2—Kathleen Baldwin
I raced toward the woods. He wouldn’t be able to run me down as easily in there. The trees would hide me. After all, I am part forest. My eyes are green as leaves, my hair ash brown like bark, my skin pale as air. I am Welsh, a daughter of the earth. My mother used to say the spirit of these things, the soil and trees, the rocks and beasts, they call to us. “We are part of this land,” she would say. Only now, my mother lies silent, cloaked beneath the very earth she spoke of with such fondness.
August 4, 2011
WELCOME TO TEMPTATION!
Temptation Thursday, that is. The first Thursday of each month on the Plotting Princess blog we are going to post five (5) lines from books, short stories, articles, etc. we are currently writing. Each month you will get a variety of different authors, genres and styles from various Plotting Princesses—both published and unpublished—and from time to time we might just throw in a few "guest" authors into the mix.
These teases might not be from the very beginning of the story; they could be from anywhere, any chapter. So you never know what you are going to get. Although we will try to keep it at least PG-13 (we have a few authors that write some really steamy stuff, after all).
So, jump right in and get a taste of a few of our Plotting Princesses' current writing projects. Enjoy!
THE LITTLE BIRDIE WHO DIDN'T GET AWAY—Vicki Batman
The instant I parked my Jeep in my townhome's driveway, a hard rap on the window scared the bejeezus outta me. Jerking my head aside, I found my neighbor--Ben, Ben Whitson--with a panic-stricken look on his face. A week ago, he'd introduced himself on move-in day with a gift bag filled with a newspaper, coffee, and pastries. Now, his large hand covered a piece of stiff paper.
Setting one hand on my strongly beating heart, I rolled down the window with the other. "What's up, Ben?"
These teases might not be from the very beginning of the story; they could be from anywhere, any chapter. So you never know what you are going to get. Although we will try to keep it at least PG-13 (we have a few authors that write some really steamy stuff, after all).
So, jump right in and get a taste of a few of our Plotting Princesses' current writing projects. Enjoy!
THE LITTLE BIRDIE WHO DIDN'T GET AWAY—Vicki Batman
The instant I parked my Jeep in my townhome's driveway, a hard rap on the window scared the bejeezus outta me. Jerking my head aside, I found my neighbor--Ben, Ben Whitson--with a panic-stricken look on his face. A week ago, he'd introduced himself on move-in day with a gift bag filled with a newspaper, coffee, and pastries. Now, his large hand covered a piece of stiff paper.
Setting one hand on my strongly beating heart, I rolled down the window with the other. "What's up, Ben?"
August 2, 2011
PLOTTING PRINCESSES LAUNCH WRAP-UP
Wow! What else can I say? Our four day launch went off with nary a hitch. We are awed and amazed at the response from both the writing and reading community. We had lots of old friends show up and we've gained many new friends, as well.
We've added to our line-up for the months of August and September. Be sure to check back often, every Tuesdays and Thursdays for regularly scheduled events, plus we'll be throwing surprises in on different days, just to keep things interesting.
We had lots of comments on the look and style of the site and Vicki and I are pleased that you like it as much as we do.
Okay, I know most of you want to know who won the prizes and what did they get?
A tote bag filled with assorted books and other goodies: Nancy Haddock
A second tote bag filled with assorted goodies: Diana Cosby
A $10.00 B&N Card: Vickie Taylor
A $10.00 B&N Card: Ellen O'Neill
Jump Drive loaded with books by Plotting Princess authors: Kathy Bennett
Jump Drive loaded with books by Plotting Princess authors: Lori Wilde
Starbucks Gift Card: Linda Cacaci
Again, thanks so much for dropping by our launch party and making it such a success. Come back on Thursday when we will have "Temptation Thursday." (I know you're dying to know what Temptation Thursday is all about—I'm not gonna tell you—you'll have to come back and see.)
See you Thursday.
Kathy Ivan
We've added to our line-up for the months of August and September. Be sure to check back often, every Tuesdays and Thursdays for regularly scheduled events, plus we'll be throwing surprises in on different days, just to keep things interesting.
We had lots of comments on the look and style of the site and Vicki and I are pleased that you like it as much as we do.
Okay, I know most of you want to know who won the prizes and what did they get?
A tote bag filled with assorted books and other goodies: Nancy Haddock
A second tote bag filled with assorted goodies: Diana Cosby
A $10.00 B&N Card: Vickie Taylor
A $10.00 B&N Card: Ellen O'Neill
Jump Drive loaded with books by Plotting Princess authors: Kathy Bennett
Jump Drive loaded with books by Plotting Princess authors: Lori Wilde
Starbucks Gift Card: Linda Cacaci
Again, thanks so much for dropping by our launch party and making it such a success. Come back on Thursday when we will have "Temptation Thursday." (I know you're dying to know what Temptation Thursday is all about—I'm not gonna tell you—you'll have to come back and see.)
See you Thursday.
Kathy Ivan
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