Merry Christmas My Wonderful Readers and Fans.

Hello All McKerrington's Troopers, 


Tonight is Christmas Eve, so Merry Christmas.


I got one of my favourite songs on, 'Got 2 Luv U' by Sean Paul featuring Alexis Jordon. I have some Mohombi up next and I'm in the party spirit. I'm working too!


Why? I can hear you all asking, cause I love you all! There isn't anything I wouldn't do for my fans. Your my world and special to me. So after this wonderful blog, I'll be over at Formspring, answering questions. As of tomorrow. "A Different Life and Marie's Tales: I Just Want To Be Loved" will be up on Bookstand, Amazon and XoXo Publishing. Its been a long clearance time for me I can tell you. 


I'm also working on another release, one that is going to be red hot and is going to have all the Shetlands Immortals fans scrambling for there wallets. Watch out in the New Year, for there is going to be the second release of that series. We are working through some awesome books. We have more A Different Life coming too and there is going to be a huge release in the wonderful February month. 


So I'm drinking my Shloer, writing the seventh A Different Life book and talking to my wonderful Amanda Struz. I want to take the time to thank her for helping me out over the Christmas period with the Shetlands Immortals treat. Not only is she a wonderful Editor, she is a wonderful Artist, runs Nine Clouds Ebook Marketing and Promotion Company. She also does all my book covers. 


Yes, those die for covers comes from her. She is wonderful isn't she? Make sure you leave her a comment of love below. She deserves it more than you would know. 


I'm not just writing this Christmas Season. I'm working on my body too, I'm not going to be putting on the Christmas weight. I'm doing my home routines to make sure that my abs, my thighs and ass stay just the way I liked them. Toned and I'm excited to be talking to my Agent in less than 4 days to see if he has come up with idea's to get this Author to Canada in May/June. 


Yes, we are granting some of the Readers and Fans wishing on here. We are going to do our best to come over the Ocean and see you all. Even the wonderful Agent excited, he loves you just as much as I love you too. For more information on the trip or if you want or think someone that might want to book me for a Radio Show or TV appearance then contact him on davidkenyon@blackberry.orange.co.uk

Rocking A Local Italian

I'll properly be uploading some of the Christmas pics over the following week. It'll be an honour to show you just how this fiery, sexy Author does this wonderful holiday.  Here is just a taste of how the Author has been rocking this past week. I hope that you will enjoy it and will be smiling. 

MERRY CHRISTMAS 

Love always 

From 

Kristal McKerrington 

Big J Watts Takes To His Chair On Day 8 of The Wrestling Themed Weeks.

Hello Readers,

Today we have the impressive, the talented, the soon to be shooting star of the Independent world Big J Watts. He is here today to share what he thinks of my and L. Anne Carrington's latest idea on the Wrestling, Romance Panel, the future of the Wrestling, Romance genre as well as much much more so stayed tuned! Without further a do.......here is........Big J WATTS!

Q) What are your thoughts as a Wrestler on the idea of Romance being introduced back into the Wrestling Industry?

A) My thoughts are that it is a awesome idea because it brings the life of the wrestler full circle. Wrestling and romance are 2 things we do best. lol

Q) For you, would you find romance being added to your storylines as a Wrestler harder or not much of a hassle?

A) Not much of a hassle at all when you are in the biz like us you tend to date other wrestlers

Q) What do you think the impact would be if Romance and Wrestling teamed up?

A) The most awesome thing ever! Period!

Q) Where would you like to see Wrestling and Romance go?

A) With TV you can go PG but I Think The relationships you build I think you can where you want it to go. you have a lot of area to run with.

Q) Who would be your dream opponent from the Attitude Era?

A)Stone Cold or Triple H

Q) Who would you would be your favourite person to tag with?

A)Then it was Shane Helms. Now it i would like to tag with Sin Cara.

Q) What would be your favourite moment in the Attitude Era be?

A) Hogan Vs. The Rock (I think it was at wreslemainia 19)

Q) If you had the chance to work with either Matt Hardy, Shane Helms or Randy Orton who would you choose and why?

A) All of them would be excellent to work with but it is how it ends is my question. lol

Q) How do you relax after Wrestling all night?

A) Miller High life and a hot tub

Q) What book has caught your attention most recently?

A) Kristal McKerrington's Wrestling romance series

Q) What is your must see TV show at the moment?

A) In November I will be on TXA 21 in Dallas otherwise if you are asking me what I watch I watch NCIS NCIS:LA and UK's Top Gear

Q) What is your must see Film this year?

A) The Chaperone

Q) What is your must attend event this year?

A) My Comeback match in Dallas in November

Q) What is your must attend event for next year?

A) Wrestlemainia 28 in sunny Maimi Florida

Well Thank you for being here with us today Big J Watts. You can find him on the following links. 

FaceBook:- http://www.facebook.com/kingkilowatt?sk=info

Twitter:- https://twitter.com/#!/kingkilowatt 

Youtube:- http://www.youtube.com/user/Kingkilowatt coming soon he will have the link to his show. 

Thank you for being here and I wish Big J Watts the biggest success in his future. 

Kristal McKerrington 

Amanda Struz Is In The Hot Seat Today In Day 5 of The Wrestling Themed Week!

Hello Readers,

Today we have the Impressive, Super Creative and smart Amanda Struz, she does the covers at XoXo Publishing. She is also my amazing Editor, who has helped me create some of the wonderful pieces that you read today.  So its now Amanda's turn to take a seat in the Hot Seat on our 5th day of our Wrestling Themed week. Here is............Amanda Struz!

1. As the cover artist did you find it hard to create book covers for the ground breaking Young Adult Wrestling series that really captured the Wrestling vibe?

A - No, I found it quite easy in fact, as you gave me some great input into the idea behind the cover design. I find that having input from the author helps me to create a design that is both appealing and stands out at the same time. This is not always the case, some times I do have a different feel for the cover, but it all works out in the end.

2. What was the hardest thing about creating the covers?

A - The hardest part I would have to say is finding people that accurately represent the characters in the books.

3. What did you enjoy the most about creating the covers? Amanda Struz is also the editor of the Wrestling Series that I'm currently working on, so I have some questions for her to do with editing the series that I thought you would enjoy.

A - The outcome was the part I enjoyed most. Though I enjoy the whole process; working with Digital Art started off as a past time, but the more I do it, the more I want to do it full time.

4. What did you think when you read 'A Different Life Series' first story 'A Different Life: A Christmas Tale of Two Hearts' (Avaible today at XoXoPublishing in the Sweet Christmas Anthology) for the first time and saw
the mix of Romance along with Wrestling?

A - I really love how the Wrestling was mixed with the romance aspect. It creates a scenario that is both heart-warming/wrenching and exciting at the same time. Its like mixing a Birthday celebration with Valentine's
Day. :-)

5.  When you got stuck into the 2nd and 3rd 'A Different Life' books did you feel like the Wrestling and Romance was what made the books stand out?

A - I wouldn't say "stuck" but I feel that the combination of the two is what makes the whole series stand out. You can buy books that are strictly about Wrestling, or strictly about romance, but not many about the two
together.

6. As an Editor do you think that there might be more people out there, who will be bite with the Wrestling Romance bug?

A - I honestly feel there are more people out there who write these kinds of books, you just don't hear about them, or they are not published yet. I think there are people out there who would definitely be into these kinds
of books.

Now onto some fun questions that will be fun.

7. If you were to pick a character out of 'A Different Life' as your fave, who would it be?

A - I would say Edward is my favorite. Though he has goal and ambitions in mind, he has a good heart, he is a caring person deep down. A close second would be Layla herself, as I can also relate to her as well. The emotional ups and downs she goes through in her life is something that represents my
life.

8. Who in your opinion is the hottest Wrestler in the Industry right now?

A - I can honestly say that I do not watch Wrestling, though I had a roommate that did once, and back then, my favorite Wrestler in the WWF was/is "The Undertaker." The whole mystery behind him was what made me want to watch him in the ring. He is tall, and the long hair got me the moment I first seen him.

9. If there was three Wrestlers you could be locked in a room with and able to ask them anything, which room would you choose, Randy Orton,Triple H, Matt Hardy, Shane Helms or Brain Kendrick?

A - Though I am not personally aware of much of either of these Wrestlers, it would be a toss-up between Triple H and Shane Helms.

10. What do you do to relax after a long day?

A - To relax after a long day, anyone can find me playing games online (love my Frontierville on Facebook ..lol. but I also love to take photos of Horses, especially pictures of Standard-bred Horses.

11. What is your must see on TV right now?

A - My "must see" on TV right now is American Idol, but shows such as House, CSI, Criminal Minds and The First 48. I have a thing for investigative shows, can you tell?

12. What is your must attend event this year?

A - I am very much looking forward to the Small Press Book Fair this coming June at the University of Toronto. I look forward to promoting my company 9 Clouds Marketing there. I will be showcasing something new with my company there this year. My other passion is cooking, so I will be bringing samples  for people to try out!

13. What is your must attend event for next year?

A - I haven't given much though to next year as I am concentrating more on this year first. Getting my new website up and running this coming week is my main focus. It is more professional, and will be hosting more
products/packages then my previous one!Anything I do however, can be found on my group on Facebook.


**Thank you for giving me the opportunity to have this great chat with you! It was a pleasure as always! :-)

It was a Huge honour to have you here Amanda and hope to have you back soon.

Check Amanda Struz out on the following links.
http://www.9cloudsebookmarketingandpromotions.com
http://coverdesigneramandastruz.blogspot.com/

Gina Takes A Seat and Shares With Us Her Thoughts!

Hello Readers,

Today we have the wonderful, Superhero like publisher own Gina Cianfarani. She is the owner of XoXo Publishing and she is the one, who is leading the way in different genres, different themes and she is owed a hugs set of thank yous for giving me my voice so that you all could here my stories.  If that wasn't even she is jaw dropping beautiful and a Wrestling fan to boot. So without further a do, lets give a warm welcome to Gina  Cianfarani!

KM-- What effect do you believe the Wrestling world has on the Romance world?

GC-- Like any new genre it will either take it by storm or take time to develop into a new kind of romance genre that the public likes to read.


KM-- Do you believe that our Romance Readers will go wild over the young hot Wrestlers?

GC-- I think it is subjective. Not everyone enjoys or watches wrestling so it’s more of a love and hate relationship. I personally enjoy watching wrestling, and was a fan of The Rock (Dwayne Johnson) in his earlier days and now he’s one of my favourite actors. So is John Cena. I like Randy Orton, Mysterio, Edge and many others. I like the fact they support the library associations, a worthwhile cause to help literacy with their own Wrestlemania Reading Challenge World Finals. In fact this year we had a Canadian young man in the top three.
Grades 5-6: Eric Jose of Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Grades 7-8: Marinna Vela of Zillah, Wa
Grades 9-12: Brandy Eggleston of Durham, N.C. USA.


KM-- Wow that is impressive. 
KM -- What do you think of the Wrestling Fictional theme books that are starting to be published into the Romance and Writing world?

GC-- We’re one of the first small presses introducing the wrestling and martial arts theme as an actual genre. I think it will take off once word gets out. Authors need to promote more and understand The Art of Self Promotions. A book which is to be released this Spring in ebook, CD and paperback.

KC--  What is the hardest part of running a Wrestling and Romance genre?

GC -- There really is no specific hard part, in this particular genre. It is up to the author to create a work of art with words. It is the author's story and they have something to tell and the story has to take hold of the readers' attention.  If the story is well written it should be well received by fans.
KC -- Now onto some Wrestling Fan Questions . . .If you had a choice to ask any question you would like to the following: Matt Hardy (Cold Blooded), Shane Helms (Hurricane Helms), Randy Orton or Wade Barrett, who would you choose?

GC -- Well seeing as you haven’t mentioned any of my favourites listed above I'd have to choose Randy Orton.

KM-- Who do you think has the most romantic side in the Wrestling world right now?

GC-- LOL, well romance doesn’t really mix with current die hard wrestling fans! However, there are people who do use the wrestling world and martial arts for adult role play.

KM-- What do you think of Chris Jericho on Dancing With The Stars?

GC-- I watched Dancing With the Stars just for him. I love CJ, I wish I was the one dancing with him. Did you watch his moves ;)


KM-- Who do you think is the best looking in the Wrestling Industry right now?

GC-- I'd have to go with the favourites I listed above. And maybe a few others . . .

KM-- Now for some fun questions from the Romance Readers . . .What do you do to relax after a long day?

GC-- I read romances. I enjoy reading the Blaze and Spice line.


KM-- What is your favourite television show right now?

GC-- Dancing with the Stars and wrestling, of course.

KM-- What is the must see film for you right now?

GC-- Honestly, I haven’t seen one in a while.

KM-- What is your must attend event for you this year?

GC-- I have too many to list but they’re mostly all book signings, books fairs and conventions.


KM-- What are your must attend events for next year?

GC-- The Canadian Booksellers Association Expo, The Canadian Authors Association Convention and Book Expo America.


KM-- Are you looking for wrestling and marital art manuscripts?

GC-- Yes we are! Please submit your full manuscripts to: penny@xoxopublishing.com

With the subject line: Wrestling and Martial Art Submissions


KM-- How do we contact XoXo Publishing?

GC-- We are very active in various social networking sites and you may find us at any or all of the following:

Social Networking sites:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/XoXo-Publishing/258678558724


http://www.twitter.com/xoxopublishing



http://groups.yahoo.com/group/officialxoxopublishingauthorandreadersgroup/



XoXo Publishing on Goodreads!

http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/40634.XoXo_Publishing_authors


XoXo Pulse Radio
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000344668248

We are going live soon! Be ready to be rocked, shocked and loved....
XoXo Pulse Radio. If you wish to be interviewed or have any questions please email us at
xoxopulseradio@yahoo.ca.

XoXo Publishing my space is still popular.
Here is our link:  http://www.myspace.com/xoxopublishing


Our XoXo Publishing blog:
http://www.xoxopublishing.blogspot.com/

Our website:
http://www.xoxopublishing.com


Our books can be found on Amazon.com, Amazon.uk and many other places.
http://www.xoxopublishing.com/shop-online


For submissions guidelines and inquires please email us at:
submissions@xoxopublishing.com
With the subject line:  state what genre you are inquiring about.

KM-- I hope these questions are fun and not too hard for you.

GC-- Yes thank you Kristal for interviewing me I had a great time  answering your questions. I hope to be invited for a visit soon ;) Keep on writing those wrestling themed novellas and novels.

Gina xoxo


Well that was the Super hot and very intelligent Gina Cianfarani. We will have her back when she releases her Self Art of Promotions book in the near future and maybe have her back for a further interview into, who is Gina Cianfarani. So stay tuned readers. Tomorrow we have the H2H and XPac promotional blog then on Thursday I will be taking the hot seat to answer the same questions that I have been asking our guests so stay tuned for that! 


Kristal McKerrington 

Well I Couldn't Have More News!

Hello all,

Well I know I don't have nearly as many fans on here as I do on Facebook, but I respect you all enough to put this blog both on here and on my Blogspace. We are heading towards April the month I take my first holiday since I was 14! Eeeek!

I have had plently to share with you. Being made a Sweet and Sexy Diva on there Sweet and Sexy Blog recently has been amazing. If that wasn't awesome enough the shows doing well with a couple of granteed regulars, who show up every single week on Justin TV. (Every Friday at 12pm Est at www.justin.tv/kristal_mcKerrington)

Life isn't too bad either, however I have signed the contracts for the 4th book in the A Different Life Series and the 1st one in Marie's Tales. There is plently of more books in the works. We are finally starting to leak our work into the Wrestling world. Oh yes.

I never thought there was any way I could leak this in. There is, we are getting support and I've never been more grateful for it. I'm hunting through every Wrestling contact that might be interested within doing this and I'm asking them to give it a chance. So far we have a few of the best reporters reading our stuff. More on that later on.

I decided to blog on here since Myspace was the home to me before I went under my pen name. Its a home that I have returned too and just hopes that it can help me reach the heights that I need it to reach. I really want to give my ideals the chance to star in a movie, I just don't know if that is going to happen or not.

With me nearly finished 'Marie's Tales: Taming A Player', my SEO marketing plan drawn up by Eric from Gnosis Arts and the best Candian Ebook Publisher in the world in my mind backing me then what can go wrong. I have even got myself a real friend within the Writing Wrestling Fiction Island called L. Anne Carrington.

You can see all of my Wrestling Young Adult Romance books on Amazon and on www.xoxopublishing.com/shop-online I think we are still waiting for one of them to be uploaded onto Amazon, but dead excited for when it joins 'A Different Life: A Valentines Day Save'.

L. Anne Carrington and myself are in talks with RT about doing a Panel next year to talk to them about the bridging of Wrestling, MMA and Romance. Its something that could well be the future for all three markets and fields. There is always room for them to grow in this markets, but the question is are they willing to let the bridge be built?

I have also signed the contracts for the Shetlands Immortals 3rd book too and have got a spin off series in the works that Yuk inspired. Bless him, he is great for inspiration and sometimes a good giggle. I have got more than my fair share of work cut out for me. With a possible Wrestling genre to built and having another idea for a Wrestling series. My head has opened doors and cans I hadn't expected.

With so much to do I'm still tweeting and getting ready for the end of April. I'm hoping that my time off will be the refresh time that I need to reload and head back out into the field again. I have also had the great pleasure of supporting the Wrestling world recently and hope to be able to continue to do that.

Big J Watts has shown me so much support and respect recently I couldn't be more honoured if I tried. He has shown me that the Wrestling world isn't as cold a place as I thought it would be. I wanted to give him a public thank you. Especially after all the tests and pain I have gone through.

Well I better sign off now. Here is me praying to see RT next year and for there to be brighter lights within reach for me and my ideals. Good day to you all or good night depending on where you are.

Kristal McKerrington.

Breath Taking Wrestling and Romance Book!

Hello All Readers, 


From the first moment to the last you are sent on one amazing adventure that takes you behind the scenes of Wrestling. I have to say that there isn't a better Adult Wrestling book out there.

From the erotic scenes to the trash talking from there Wrestlers. Everything fits into the amazing world of Wrestling. She gets the balance between Wrestling and Romance just perfect. It makes it the ultimate read for both Romance Readers and Wrestling fans a like.

From a Wrestling stand point there is an awesome, well thought out matches. Plus there is well created Wrestling atmosphere that is well sort after. There is another great created hook with the wrestling matches and there is also a hunger in there that would make the Wrestling fans smile.

The Erotic scenes will have Romance writers melting in every scene and makes it a jaw dropping experience. I think that Miss Carrington earned every single star that I gave her.

I take my hat off to her.


Buy Links:- http://www.amazon.com/dp/1456465198/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_sItCnb18YY3MJ

Loads of love from

Kristal McKerrington
XoXo Publishing Author

Another Cover For You

Hello Readers,

Leather Bound Hearts and A Different Life: A Christmas Tale of Two Hearts now has a cover. Its below. Watch out for my 'A Day In The Life' of Kristal McKerrington coming soon here. Its an exclusive to my blog talking about my life from when I get up in the morning till I go to bed at night. Will talk about the future of my writing and where I see the future is. How I wouldn't be giving up and how I love the people who both love and hate me!



I hope you enjoy Amanda's handwork.

She is awesome ain't she!

Huge hugs,

Kristal McKerrington x

Back On The Wrestling Love Stories

Hello Readers,

For a long time I have been getting questions of what ever happened to the Three Brother Wrestlers and poor wee Layla well I can tell you they are making a come back and she has made some changes to her story. The books hotter then ever and am working in some extra characters that you can either hate or love.

So mind the deal I had with all of you.  Since am doing this you will need to raise my work up to the Hardy's,  we need letters, tweets, Facebook posts.  We want you to go mental with 'A Different Life' fever!!!! Those who support the cause will not be disappointed.  Trust me. I have made this series longer, sweeter, hotter and is coming to you with an 18 +++ rating on it.

I can promise the girl on the cover of the second instalment will blow you away too. I have more stuff up my shelves so keep your eyes peeled cause I haven't abounden 'A Different Life' I have made it bigger and more explosive!!!!!!!

Your writer,

Kristal McKerrington

Writing books to blow your mind and taking risks no one else can handle!

Tina Is Here With Me Today For A Hot Insight Into Her Latest Book.

Hello Readers,

I would like you all to give a warm welcome to Tina who is joining us here today.

1. Tell us a little about your latest work and tell us about yourself.

My erotic romance In His Arms was released last month. To give you an idea of the story, here’s the blurb:

Owned by one man, loved by another. . .

Abducted and delivered into sexual slavery, Lori has surrendered her will in order to survive. For more than a decade, she’s been known as Summer, a lovely submissive, her owner’s possession until he gives her to his newest lieutenant, a mysterious man called RJ. Commanding and virile, RJ dominates without cruelty and possesses without threat, engendering a mixture of safety and passion. In his strong arms, Summer enjoys carnal pleasure she’s never known and tenderness she’s craved. In his heated gaze, she experiences a sense of recognition she doesn’t immediately understand until it proves dangerous in a way she could never have imagined. Bound by desire and their growing love, RJ traverses the shadowy world of human trafficking, risking all for Summer’s freedom only to learn she harbors a fateful secret that threatens to tear her from him, leading to an irrevocable event that risks both their lives.

And my bio:

Tina Donahue is a multi–published novelist in contemporary, historical and erotic romance. Booklist, Publisher’s Weekly, Romantic Times and numerous online sites have praised her work; she has reached finals and /or placed in numerous RWA–sponsored contests. She was the editor of an award–winning Midwestern newspaper, worked in Story Direction for a Hollywood production company, and is currently the Managing Editor for a global business document concern.

Email: tina@tinadonahue.com

Website/blog: www.tinadonahue.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/tinadonahue

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000458023097

2. What Inspired This Piece or Pieces?

The idea for In His Arms came to me one night while I was watching the news. Yet another young woman had gone missing and her parents were frantic, fearful that she’d been abducted and sold into sexual slavery. When I saw other features about how prevalent this is in our society, the plot for In His Arms took hold.

3. What do you look forward to the most as an Author?

Living with my characters. I simply love them. At times, they’re more real to me than the people I know.  I so enjoy laughing with them, and when things go badly, I’m right there, crying for them.

4. What do you Imagine the most and it never seems to happen?

Winning the lottery? 

Seriously though, it would be nice to have romance novels taken seriously. It’s exceedingly difficult to write a story that makes a reader laugh, cry and sigh. Romance has gotten a bad rap as ‘fluff’ or ‘women’s porn’. Nothing could be further from the truth.

5. What's your ultimate fantasy?

Being able to quit my day job and write full time. That would be heaven.

6. What would be the hardest genre for you to write in if you had to choose one?

Probably sci-fi that’s really technical. I don’t like reading those types of works and I would imagine that the research involved would be daunting.

7. What can we look forward to in the future for your writing?

I’ll continue to write erotic contemporary romances, because I enjoy the genre so much. However, I’m also moving into paranormal romance. My novel The Yearning is being released from Samhain in February 2011. I might also try my hand at urban fantasy.

8. If you could choose a country to tour, which one would you choose?

Spain. I wrote an historical romance Just One Kiss that took place in medieval Cordoba. During my research, I fell in love with the country.

9. Out of All of your Books and Stories, which is your favourite?

I’d have to say my latest – In His Arms. It’s moved me the most. No matter how many times I read the end, I still cry. It’s also received absolutely terrific reviews. Here are a few:

Brandé at Book Junkie gave it FIVE flowers and wrote: “Love it, couldn’t put it down. From the first pages of IN THIS ARMS by Tina Donahue I was captivated, more like ensnared, actually commandeering every fiber of my heart and taking it for one heck of a wild ride!”

The Romance Studio gave it FIVE hearts and wrote: “This was a seriously sexy, heartbreaking yet heartwarming contemporary erotic romance. If you are looking for a must-read modern narrative pick this one up.”

It received FIVE teacups from HEA reviews where the reviewer wrote: “This book is so intense it had my attention from the very beginning. It’s a book worth reading more than once.”

TwoLips Reviews gave it FIVE lips and a Recommended Read. The reviewer wrote in part: “In His Arms is a deeply emotional, heart-wrenching story about one young woman among many taken from their loving families and forced into sexual slavery devoid of the basic human rights, freedom and the pursuit of happiness as written in our constitution. Tina Donahue stretches the boundaries to write a story so moving it will touch your soul.”

Other stellar reviews can be found at this link: http://www.tinadonahue.com/reviews/

10. If one of your Characters or Hero's could be brought to life, which one would you choose?

RJ from In His Arms. He captured my heart from the first pages.

If you want to add an excerpt or a blurb then please paste them below and if you would like a book cover on here then please copy and paste that in here as well.

Here’s an excerpt from Chapter One for In His Arms—when Summer first sees RJ:

Two sharp raps hit the front door. At the sound, Summer turned her head, her heart twisting slightly as it always did as these evenings began.

Hogan placed his glass next to an antique lamp with a frilly gold shade, looked through the peephole and turned the deadbolt.

Flinching at the noise, Summer admonished herself, allowing no other reaction. Her face a mask of compliance, her mind resigned to whatever happened, she glanced up from the knob as Hogan swung the door open.

In the hall stood the man who’d spend the evening with her.

Involuntarily, her pulse jumped. Adrenaline accelerated her heart, driving pulsating warmth through her body at what she saw.

No more than early thirties and tall, probably six-three, he had a young man’s build—broad, muscular shoulders and a trim waist. Shoulder-length hair, shiny and clean, in a deep cocoa shade, matched his brows and shadow of beard. His sculpted mouth and straight nose added to his male beauty, though his eyes captured most of Summer’s attention.

An incredible bluish gray, they seemed translucent behind his sooty lashes, knowing, focused as he kept his attention on Hogan, speaking in low tones to him and to Farrell, another of Anthony’s men who’d escorted him to the suite.

Forgotten for the moment, Summer allowed her gaze to roam the stranger, dressed casually but expensively in a black leather coat reaching his knees, a dove gray crew-neck sweater, charcoal pants and dress boots. Sparks of interest stirred her heart, feeding her foolish fantasy that he was here to pick her up for their date. That she’d be safe in his arms, cherished, protected.

Buy link: http://www.jasminejade.com/ps-8593-50-in-his-arms.aspx

To celebrate the release of In His Arms, I’m offering a contest today. One lucky commenter will have her choice of one of my following books**:

1. Lush Velvet Nights – ebook
2. Adored – ebook
3. Deep, Dark, Delicious – ebook
4. Close to Perfect – mass market paperback
5. Bad Boys with Red Roses – trade paperback
6. Take My Breath Away – trade paperback

** Winner chosen at random. Winner in continental US has her choice of one of the six. Winner outside continental US has her choice of one of the ebooks.

Well its been nice to have Tina here today and I hope that you all enjoyed her interview as well as her excerpt. She is a talented author who I think we will be seeing a lot of.

Kristal McKerrington. 

I Know The Secret Of Writing

Hello Readers,


It's true. I have learned the secret of writing and you wouldn't believe the answer I have discovered.


The most important thing you will ever have is the ability to dream.



When you dream you create your own world and its a world that everyone can understand. When you dream and you set yourself dream goals you create a reason for yourself to promote, to write and a reason to reach. If you
don't dream then readers don't always get what you want them to feel.



The other part of the secret I have learned is that you need to react and let your characters have real emotions. Place yourself into your characters shoes, then you will get them to feel real emotions that will rock the reader and create a fold to, which they can't escape and there you go - you have a reader for life!



By putting yourself into the book the reader gets to know you and the realness and the closeness of this causes people to want to read more of your stuff. It's a bond that is unbreakable and creates a thing you wouldn't find anywhere else.



I hope these things help you with your writing journey and I can leave you with this little message.


'When you feel it then they will feel it'.



Take care and would love to hear your thoughts on my discovery.



Kristal McKerrington.

Discovering life through words and my own writing.

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'Freedom Is Earned' Out Oct 2010
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My Review of The Price Of Defiance By Mahalia Levey

My Review of

The Price Of Defiance

By

Mahalia Levey

Rating:- 5/5

Dated:- 16/09/2010

In the beginning Miss Levey catches my attention with her setting of getting into a race car. From there on in she captives my senses and my imagination with just the right balance of description an wonderful character development. She opened my senses and made me feel the passions of her characters right up till the end.

For a short story I have read this one several times and recommend it for all. Its one of the best structured and well thought out pieces I have ever had the pleasure of reading. She deserves more then my small review and to be honest. I find the whole set up of The Price of Defiance gives up a small glance into her mind and her amazing talent. 

This wonderful story is avaible at XOXO Publishing Shop:-  http://xoxopublishing.com/shop-online/

If any of you have read this wonderful piece then please let me know what you think of this wonderful story if you have heard it?

Author
Kristal McKerrington

Roots and Homeland

Hello Readers,

Todays a new day and I have been really working on something that makes you feel the Homeland that you love. This story am working on is properly the best thing I have ever written so far and it makes me think about where am from.  'Where are you from and what makes you feel connected to it?'

Where I am from they are starting to cut the Peet and they are talking about Up Hellya Aa all ready.  The women are picking out their winter formal dresses for parties and the things that are always on their calendar. The rest of us are getting the freezers ready for the winter months, getting ready for the last holiday's for the year. Those who have kids are teaching them about our traditions and still trying to get them to bed even though its still bright at Eleven a clock at night.

The Farmers are getting ready for the Harvest and those who are work with the Church are getting ready for what we do during the winter months.  Helping the Paster make sure the buildings are all prepared for the harsh winter months.  Everything starts to get ready for the bad winters we have now.  The Peet which, was harvest last year will be dry now and need moving to those houses that need it.  This is also the time that the community helps the old folk to get ready for the bad winter.  Helping with them stock their freezers and make sure that the meat is frozen.


By now the Fishing seasons are drawing to a close and the fish is being prepared for the winter.  Either salted or smoked by each of the houses or is being smoked at the Smoke House.  People are stocking up on their wines, Brandy's and Whiskeys.  Musicans are practing for some more winter meets and some performances. Even the Kids are checking their instraments and learning the tunes.


When all this is done we are normally ready and yet every year there is always someone who needs help and winter is a time that the community bands together.  People start dating alot and this is our most popular time of year for marriage perposals. New Brides have stacked their shelves with wedding magazines and have all the local contacts.  We really know winter is here when there is two woman fighting over the latest issue of Brides weekly.

I love the old songs that we learned at School when this time of year was kicking off. You know we had to order our Halloween customes months in advance and now they can just go to the shop.  It seems that in my nineteen years of knowing my roots and my homeland I have seen alot of changes.  The slow fall of the Fishing Idustry the anger of the people of the Islands at the scams that has targetted us as well as the problems with the Oil.

Yet this place is still one of the most peaceful places I have ever been too. The people would do alot for you if you ever needed it and there is always someone looking for a yarn. The seas are always full of life and even though there isn't a tree in sight half the time the farm land always had animals wondering around making some sort of noise an hassle.

The lands free there, plently of birds and endless amounts of wind. I loved it for the riding, you always knew where you were going and how to get back.  The place was small enough that you could go anywhere you liked.  I miss the place sort of.

I miss some of the traditions, some of the foods and the ability to watch the sea.  I loved to watch it and feel free to sit at the beach watching.

Please tell me below about your homeland and what makes it specail or not special to you?

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