A Happy All Hallow's and Most Blessed Samhain to my friends and readers!
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
A Rose of Any Colour - available today!
Yes, my 1920's bondage story is now available for the discriminating reading public! ;)
Roses have never smelled sweeter,
nor the thorns pricked quite so sharp...
A Rose of Any Colour : Maledom
Available today at:
http://www.freyasbower.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=90
Freya's Bower presents six tantalizing tales of submission at the hands of the male dominant. Featuring authors Canice Brown-Porter, Miranda Heart, Kayleigh Jamison, Emily Ryan-Davis, Katrina Strauss, and Joe Wilson!
On Bended Knees by Canice Brown-Porter:
Morgan has finally found her place in the world...at Lord Evan's feet. But will he accept her as his submissive after her training or must she find another Dom?
Little Book of Fantasies by Miranda Heart:
Kaitlyn couldn't have been more surprised than when her boyfriend of three months kidnaps her and drags her to an abandoned train car. She doesn't know whether she's going to be tortured to death or remain for his pleasure, so why is she titillated by the whole thing?
A Scandalous Arrangement by Kayleigh Jameson:
Sold into the service of a brothel madame to satisfy her brother's gambling debts, Lady Anna Boscawen finds herself catapulted into the scandalous, seedy underbelly of the ton when she is given a new name and her virginity is auctioned off to the highest bidder. Vere Fane, Earl of Westmorland is rich, powerful, and devilishly handsome, known throughout society for his carnal inclination and the pleasure and pain he inflicts upon the women he alternately ravages and worships. Bound together by unusual circumstances, Vere leads Anna through a whirlwind of emotions, teaching her to find the ultimate freedom - in submission.
Unwrapping Amy by Emily Ryan-Davis:
Amy and Mac Corcoran have known one another for 20 years. They've been lovers for 16. Married for 14. Twenty years, and they still have secrets. Will confession hold them together or tear them apart?
Efflorescence by Katrina Strauss:
It's the spring of 1920. The wholesome Gibson girl is fading from grace, while the spirited Flapper has yet to emerge. In the midst of this transition, a young and bored Hannah struggles to find her place. When she models for Russian painter Pavel, she meets a kindred restless spirit. As their friendship evolves, their sessions lead both to question their taboo desires. But as Hannah and Pavel gradually explore these desires, can they also find room in their lives for love? With themes of bondage, and a guest appearance by a young Anais Nin, Efflorescence explores one girl's coming-of-age at a time when women, as a whole, redefined their role in a changing world.
Touching Down by Joe Wilson:
Joe flies a thousand miles to give a pink rose to a woman he calls Pita, and to demand she submit. When she obeys, he challenges her values and fears with lust and pain … six miles above the ground … in a lavish casino resort … at a pillar with a whip and a poem, and that damned pink rose. On an unlikely journey, a jaded dominant and a wary divorcee begin an adventure that will take the rest of their lives and teach them once again about love and trust.
Submit to your desires and get your copy today from Freya's Bower!
http://www.freyasbower.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=90
Roses have never smelled sweeter,
nor the thorns pricked quite so sharp...
A Rose of Any Colour : Maledom
Available today at:
http://www.freyasbower.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=90
Freya's Bower presents six tantalizing tales of submission at the hands of the male dominant. Featuring authors Canice Brown-Porter, Miranda Heart, Kayleigh Jamison, Emily Ryan-Davis, Katrina Strauss, and Joe Wilson!
On Bended Knees by Canice Brown-Porter:
Morgan has finally found her place in the world...at Lord Evan's feet. But will he accept her as his submissive after her training or must she find another Dom?
Little Book of Fantasies by Miranda Heart:
Kaitlyn couldn't have been more surprised than when her boyfriend of three months kidnaps her and drags her to an abandoned train car. She doesn't know whether she's going to be tortured to death or remain for his pleasure, so why is she titillated by the whole thing?
A Scandalous Arrangement by Kayleigh Jameson:
Sold into the service of a brothel madame to satisfy her brother's gambling debts, Lady Anna Boscawen finds herself catapulted into the scandalous, seedy underbelly of the ton when she is given a new name and her virginity is auctioned off to the highest bidder. Vere Fane, Earl of Westmorland is rich, powerful, and devilishly handsome, known throughout society for his carnal inclination and the pleasure and pain he inflicts upon the women he alternately ravages and worships. Bound together by unusual circumstances, Vere leads Anna through a whirlwind of emotions, teaching her to find the ultimate freedom - in submission.
Unwrapping Amy by Emily Ryan-Davis:
Amy and Mac Corcoran have known one another for 20 years. They've been lovers for 16. Married for 14. Twenty years, and they still have secrets. Will confession hold them together or tear them apart?
Efflorescence by Katrina Strauss:
It's the spring of 1920. The wholesome Gibson girl is fading from grace, while the spirited Flapper has yet to emerge. In the midst of this transition, a young and bored Hannah struggles to find her place. When she models for Russian painter Pavel, she meets a kindred restless spirit. As their friendship evolves, their sessions lead both to question their taboo desires. But as Hannah and Pavel gradually explore these desires, can they also find room in their lives for love? With themes of bondage, and a guest appearance by a young Anais Nin, Efflorescence explores one girl's coming-of-age at a time when women, as a whole, redefined their role in a changing world.
Touching Down by Joe Wilson:
Joe flies a thousand miles to give a pink rose to a woman he calls Pita, and to demand she submit. When she obeys, he challenges her values and fears with lust and pain … six miles above the ground … in a lavish casino resort … at a pillar with a whip and a poem, and that damned pink rose. On an unlikely journey, a jaded dominant and a wary divorcee begin an adventure that will take the rest of their lives and teach them once again about love and trust.
Submit to your desires and get your copy today from Freya's Bower!
http://www.freyasbower.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=90
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Cerreta Candy Company
Yesterday I took the kids to the Cerreta Candy Company in Glendale for one of their "free factory tours". The tours take place twice a day throughout the week. The tour proved a bit of a bust, however, in that we did not actually see any candy being made. Rather, our tour guide offered descriptions like "Here's the table where we cut the caramel after we pour it from the vat" or "Then the candy comes down this conveyor belt to my left where it is filled with cream", etc. Oh well, we still saw some interesting stuff and were treated to a few free samples of fresh-made candy. I thought I'd share a few pics. Please forgive image quality as I was using the point-and-click and didn't have time to readjust settings between shots.
Yes, this is a...giant chocolate cactus!
A very blurry image of one of the 5-lb. chocolate bars that are melted daily to make the chocolate pieces. My older son says they ought to sell the 5-lb bars. I agree!
Mold for the giant chocolate football that Cerreta has been commissioned to make for next year's SuperBowl:
Another conveyor built that is sitting cold while no candy is being made, but at least the fine folks at Cerreta have a sense of humor:
Okay, this one was moving! Chocolate fondue!!!
And the closest thing we saw to candy being made during our "factory tour" : freshly-wrapped mints coming off the conveyor belt:
Cerreta Candy really is awesome though, and I know where I'm shopping for Christmas goodies! The kids and I just wanted to see them actually making some! :P
Yes, this is a...giant chocolate cactus!
A very blurry image of one of the 5-lb. chocolate bars that are melted daily to make the chocolate pieces. My older son says they ought to sell the 5-lb bars. I agree!
Mold for the giant chocolate football that Cerreta has been commissioned to make for next year's SuperBowl:
Another conveyor built that is sitting cold while no candy is being made, but at least the fine folks at Cerreta have a sense of humor:
Okay, this one was moving! Chocolate fondue!!!
And the closest thing we saw to candy being made during our "factory tour" : freshly-wrapped mints coming off the conveyor belt:
Cerreta Candy really is awesome though, and I know where I'm shopping for Christmas goodies! The kids and I just wanted to see them actually making some! :P
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Another stunning author review for Sanctified!
First, author Ciar Cullen surprised me with her stunning review of Sanctified. Now, Sanctified has received an absolutely beautiful review from author Angela Guillaume. She says, among other things, that "Sanctified is quite possibly the best piece of short fiction I have ever read in my lifetime." Wow. Just...wow. You may read Ms. Guillaume's comments here:
http://angelaguillaume.blogspot.com/2007/10/sanctified-and-enthralled.html
And did I mention, "Wow"? I am sitting here in awe! It's reviews like this that remind me why I keep pursuing this crazy writing gig. :)
~ Katrina S.
Romance for the Black Coffee Crowd
http://www.katrinastrauss.com/
http://angelaguillaume.blogspot.com/2007/10/sanctified-and-enthralled.html
And did I mention, "Wow"? I am sitting here in awe! It's reviews like this that remind me why I keep pursuing this crazy writing gig. :)
~ Katrina S.
Romance for the Black Coffee Crowd
http://www.katrinastrauss.com/
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Sony Upgrades E-Reader
SONY UNVEILS SECOND EDITION OF READER DIGITAL BOOK
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 2, 2007 In its version of a literary sequel, Sony Electronics is taking the cover off a new edition of its ground-breaking Reader Digital Book this month.
The new Reader (model PRS-505) features a svelte body design and is available in two colors - silver and dark blue. Re-styled controls more closely mimic paper page turns and allow for quick, intuitive navigation.
A next-generation electronic paper display delivers faster response and a higher contrast ratio for easy reading even in bright sunshine. Eight levels of gray scale provide for crisp and clear text, images, and graphics.
"For people on the go, this device is compelling because it allows them to carry a wide variety of reading materials whether they are on a cross-country flight, in a doctor's office waiting room, or at a beach resort," said Steve Haber, senior vice president of Sony's Digital Imaging and Audio Division. "The Reader can handle a stack of books and other documents that people would rather not carry, yet offers a 'book-like' reading experience unavailable with other electronic devices."
With the capacity to store up to 160 typical eBooks, the Reader can act as a mobile library. Expansion slots for Memory Stick Duo™ media or SD memory cards make the device's library potential practically limitless.
More advanced users will appreciate the new USB-based mass storage capability that allows them to use the device as a portable drive for the direct transfer of documents, images and other files to the Reader. A new auto sync feature also lets users set up folders with books and documents that can be automatically synchronized when the device is connected to a PC.
Source:
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/ebook/sony-announces-updated-digital-book-reader-305929.php
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 2, 2007 In its version of a literary sequel, Sony Electronics is taking the cover off a new edition of its ground-breaking Reader Digital Book this month.
The new Reader (model PRS-505) features a svelte body design and is available in two colors - silver and dark blue. Re-styled controls more closely mimic paper page turns and allow for quick, intuitive navigation.
A next-generation electronic paper display delivers faster response and a higher contrast ratio for easy reading even in bright sunshine. Eight levels of gray scale provide for crisp and clear text, images, and graphics.
"For people on the go, this device is compelling because it allows them to carry a wide variety of reading materials whether they are on a cross-country flight, in a doctor's office waiting room, or at a beach resort," said Steve Haber, senior vice president of Sony's Digital Imaging and Audio Division. "The Reader can handle a stack of books and other documents that people would rather not carry, yet offers a 'book-like' reading experience unavailable with other electronic devices."
With the capacity to store up to 160 typical eBooks, the Reader can act as a mobile library. Expansion slots for Memory Stick Duo™ media or SD memory cards make the device's library potential practically limitless.
More advanced users will appreciate the new USB-based mass storage capability that allows them to use the device as a portable drive for the direct transfer of documents, images and other files to the Reader. A new auto sync feature also lets users set up folders with books and documents that can be automatically synchronized when the device is connected to a PC.
Source:
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/ebook/sony-announces-updated-digital-book-reader-305929.php
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