I'm so excited about the next installment of my Backstage Pass series! This book is very special to me, as Sean Rosslair was the first band member to speak to me after the Korvello brothers. A large portion of this book also takes place in Ireland, a country I was privileged to visit while writing this book. That very rarely happens for an author, and I found it incredibly exciting!
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Dani at St. Stephen's Green Park in Dublin, Ireland[/caption]
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Dani with Ella Sheridan in Killarney Pub for my first cider[/caption]
To add to the pleasure, my incredible cover artist Elizabeth Wallace, created a cover I absolutely love! I hope you'll love it to. Here's the cover for Striking a Chord, Backstage Pass Book 3, which will release on July 2nd!
Success as a US rock star is payback to Irish drummer Sean Rosslair, whose father insisted music was a waste. Now Sean just needs to see the body to go with the smokin’ sexy voice of his new assistant, and his world will feel complete. But she ends up being the very woman he should never have.
Anxious to do a good deed, Meghan finally exposes her plus-size presence to her boss. Only he doesn’t react the way she expects—to her body or his brother. She takes her punishment for her white lie well—too well. Meghan can’t refrain from begging her boss for another spanking…but can she let go enough to embrace romance with a rock star?
Can Sean teach Meghan his erotic secrets before a hidden enemy puts him out of commission—permanently?
Subscribers to my newsletter will receive an exclusive sneak peek next weekend, along with a special Double Scoop winner! Sign up by Friday to be eligible to win.
And don't forget the first 2 Backstage Pass novels: Finding Her Rhythm and Settling the Score.
Dani at St. Stephen's Green Park in Dublin, Ireland[/caption]
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Dani with Ella Sheridan in Killarney Pub for my first cider[/caption]
To add to the pleasure, my incredible cover artist Elizabeth Wallace, created a cover I absolutely love! I hope you'll love it to. Here's the cover for Striking a Chord, Backstage Pass Book 3, which will release on July 2nd!
Success as a US rock star is payback to Irish drummer Sean Rosslair, whose father insisted music was a waste. Now Sean just needs to see the body to go with the smokin’ sexy voice of his new assistant, and his world will feel complete. But she ends up being the very woman he should never have.
Anxious to do a good deed, Meghan finally exposes her plus-size presence to her boss. Only he doesn’t react the way she expects—to her body or his brother. She takes her punishment for her white lie well—too well. Meghan can’t refrain from begging her boss for another spanking…but can she let go enough to embrace romance with a rock star?
Can Sean teach Meghan his erotic secrets before a hidden enemy puts him out of commission—permanently?
Subscribers to my newsletter will receive an exclusive sneak peek next weekend, along with a special Double Scoop winner! Sign up by Friday to be eligible to win.
And don't forget the first 2 Backstage Pass novels: Finding Her Rhythm and Settling the Score.
I'm hanging out with the lovely ladies at Smile Somebody Loves You (SSLY) and talking about rock stars on this Wicked Wild Wednesday! Join me for some hot talk and goodies!
Also be sure to check out the debut post on the Nice Girls Writing Naughty blog! We'll be having loads of fun with events and prizes throughout the year. I'd love to have you join me there!
Dani
Also be sure to check out the debut post on the Nice Girls Writing Naughty blog! We'll be having loads of fun with events and prizes throughout the year. I'd love to have you join me there!
Dani
Birthdays are usually fun for me. I love celebrating mine and everyone else’s. But this year was different.
I hit one of those “milestone birthdays”.
The more I thought about the # in the days leading up to it, the more depressed I became. Not for vain reasons (I’ve been fighting the uphill battle with my body for many years), but for more ephemeral reasons, like:
~Am I where I want to be at this point in my life?
~Do I still have time to get where I want to be? (that’s the pessimist in me talking)
~Am I treasuring the important things in my life?
~Am I dismissing the good things and focusing on the bad? (natural for a pessimist)
~How many more years do I have to feel like I’m not measuring up? I thought that was supposed to go away already!
Thinking brought me some answers I wanted, and some I didn’t. Isn’t that always the way? But I have to say my family and friends made the day a very special one without too much fuss. I was grateful to start a new decade surrounded by my loved ones. That’s the best way to do it, right?
WINNER
The winner from my Summer for Love blog hop post is Kelly Thompson. She’ll receive a $10 Amazon card and a copy of my first Backstage Pass book, Finding Her Rhythm.
Because of all the great responses, I’m giving away 2 additional copies of Finding Her Rhythm to Brandi Dagwan and Renata Sbr. I’ll be contacting everyone via email. Thank you for visiting with me on my blog!
Dani
*photo used courtesy of rossvana, Creative Commons
The more I thought about the # in the days leading up to it, the more depressed I became. Not for vain reasons (I’ve been fighting the uphill battle with my body for many years), but for more ephemeral reasons, like:
~Am I where I want to be at this point in my life?
~Do I still have time to get where I want to be? (that’s the pessimist in me talking)
~Am I treasuring the important things in my life?
~Am I dismissing the good things and focusing on the bad? (natural for a pessimist)
~How many more years do I have to feel like I’m not measuring up? I thought that was supposed to go away already!
Thinking brought me some answers I wanted, and some I didn’t. Isn’t that always the way? But I have to say my family and friends made the day a very special one without too much fuss. I was grateful to start a new decade surrounded by my loved ones. That’s the best way to do it, right?
WINNER
The winner from my Summer for Love blog hop post is Kelly Thompson. She’ll receive a $10 Amazon card and a copy of my first Backstage Pass book, Finding Her Rhythm.
Because of all the great responses, I’m giving away 2 additional copies of Finding Her Rhythm to Brandi Dagwan and Renata Sbr. I’ll be contacting everyone via email. Thank you for visiting with me on my blog!
Dani
*photo used courtesy of rossvana, Creative Commons
Summer in the South means an abundance of steamy heat. When you’re trying to keep cool, its not so great, but when you’re ready to spice things up—oh, yeah!
The question is, how do we add romance to those sultry summer nights? Here are a few ideas from those of us with experience. :)
*Dancing and drinks at the local bar.
*Skinny dippin’ at the beach or lake.
*Long walks in the dark.
*Lemonade on the front porch swing.
*A private striptease with nothin’ but the crickets for music.
*Settin’ up a radio on the tailgate of a truck and having a personal dance party.
*Bonfires.
*Playin’ in the pool (with or without swimsuits).
*Long nighttime drives with the windows down.
What’s your best idea for a hot summer date? One lucky commenter will win a $10 Amazon giftcard! Sign up for my newsletter here for an extra chance to win!
Happy Reading!
Dani
Out now: Settling the Score. One hot rocker. One determined woman. Many hot southern nights!
For more Summer for Love blog fun, check out the list of participants on The Romance Troupe.
Out now: Settling the Score. One hot rocker. One determined woman. Many hot southern nights!
For more Summer for Love blog fun, check out the list of participants on The Romance Troupe.
A SUMMER FOR LOVE BLOG HOP JUNE 4-8
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Eye opening! Exciting! Overwhelming!
All of these adjectives and more could be used to describe my first taste of the Romantic Times Readers Convention in New Orleans, LA, a few weeks ago. As I’m sure all first timers can attest.
As an introvert, being thrown into the midst of overflowing crowds of people is overwhelming—the noise, the lack of personal space, the pressure to always be ‘on’, the noise (ask me about the hotel lobby sometime...)
But the frenetic energy and enthusiasm of the readers attending both inspired and thrilled me. Every giddy smile and squee filled my writer’s happiness bubble that much more. Totally cool!
I participated in several events, including the Series Soiree for Harlequin authors. Then the Masquerade Oddities Emporium, where we decorated masks with feathers, jewels, and all manner of glittery goodness.
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Readers at the Masquerade Oddities Emporium Event[/caption]
And my fellow Ruby Sisters Burlesque Revue, where the gorgeous Bella Blue from the New Orleans School of Burlesque gave an incredible lesson in this sexy dance style (and a few on being comfortable in your body too). I’ll be posting a full blog on this next week.
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Bella Blue of NOLA School of Burlesque[/caption]
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Ruby Sisters at RT Burlesque Revue Reader Event[/caption]
This was also my first time to attend a print book signing! I actually sold a few copies and was asked to sign scrapbooks made by some visiting Australian readers who had included my book covers (I was told I had great eye candy!). I also got to meet my great neighbors on either side, romantic suspense author Julie Ann Walker and urban fantasy Carrie Vaughn . Both were very encouraging during those long, long hours.
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My First Print Book Signing![/caption]
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With authors Andrea Laurence (L) and Kimberly Lang (R)[/caption]
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Me with a reader's scrapbook that she asked me to sign.[/caption]
As I expected, New Orleans was as beautiful as I remember from my last visit as a teenager.
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On Ghost Tour in New Orleans.[/caption]
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A Night Out for the Ghost Tour[/caption]
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Red Beans and Rice! New Orleans has good, good food![/caption]
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Jackson Square in the French Quarter, New Orleans[/caption]
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With Kimberly Lang (L) and Andrea Laurence (R) at Cafe du Monde in the French Quarter.[/caption]
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At Mardi Gras World![/caption]
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Jackson Square, New Orleans' French Quarter, at night.[/caption]
Though my first trip to Bourbon Street was educational, I’m not sharing pictures or stories of those adventures... (too incriminating!)
As to the rest, tons of fun! That’s why its taken me a full 2 weeks to recover.
Have you ever been to a readers’ convention? What was your favorite part? What about New Orleans? I can’t wait to go back!
Dani
Readers at the Masquerade Oddities Emporium Event[/caption]
And my fellow Ruby Sisters Burlesque Revue, where the gorgeous Bella Blue from the New Orleans School of Burlesque gave an incredible lesson in this sexy dance style (and a few on being comfortable in your body too). I’ll be posting a full blog on this next week.
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Bella Blue of NOLA School of Burlesque[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_773" align="aligncenter" width="300"]
Ruby Sisters at RT Burlesque Revue Reader Event[/caption]
This was also my first time to attend a print book signing! I actually sold a few copies and was asked to sign scrapbooks made by some visiting Australian readers who had included my book covers (I was told I had great eye candy!). I also got to meet my great neighbors on either side, romantic suspense author Julie Ann Walker and urban fantasy Carrie Vaughn . Both were very encouraging during those long, long hours.
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My First Print Book Signing![/caption]
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With authors Andrea Laurence (L) and Kimberly Lang (R)[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_776" align="aligncenter" width="300"]
Me with a reader's scrapbook that she asked me to sign.[/caption]
As I expected, New Orleans was as beautiful as I remember from my last visit as a teenager.
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On Ghost Tour in New Orleans.[/caption]
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A Night Out for the Ghost Tour[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_779" align="alignleft" width="150"]
Red Beans and Rice! New Orleans has good, good food![/caption]
[caption id="attachment_780" align="aligncenter" width="112"]
Jackson Square in the French Quarter, New Orleans[/caption]
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With Kimberly Lang (L) and Andrea Laurence (R) at Cafe du Monde in the French Quarter.[/caption]
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At Mardi Gras World![/caption]
[caption id="attachment_783" align="aligncenter" width="225"]
Jackson Square, New Orleans' French Quarter, at night.[/caption]
Though my first trip to Bourbon Street was educational, I’m not sharing pictures or stories of those adventures... (too incriminating!)
As to the rest, tons of fun! That’s why its taken me a full 2 weeks to recover.
Have you ever been to a readers’ convention? What was your favorite part? What about New Orleans? I can’t wait to go back!
Dani It’s finally here!
I know Daniel’s story has been a long time coming, but he’s bursting off the pages, I promise! As I shared with my newsletter subscribers, I’ve been living with Daniel’s story for a long time. When he first revealed he wasn’t the player he had shown himself to be in Michael’s book, I was shocked. Then enthralled. His and Becca’s history is complicated and makes their HEAs that much sweeter.
So click on your bookstore of choice, and download SETTLING THE SCORE today! An excerpt is available in the post below this one.
Amazon
Smashwords (which has all file types)
I'd like to apologize to my Nook readers! I've repeatedly attempted to upload to Nook Press and it isn't cooperating. A link will be posted as soon as I can get that fixed!
Daniel Korvello isn’t your average Joe with a case of unrequited lust. He’s a hard rock front man who wonders if his publicist will ever see him as anything other than a job. Then they team up to hunt down a threat to Daniel’s family...and he seizes the chance to show her he’s up for more than just a one night stand.
Becca Buchanan already lived through one rock-star scandal with her reputation barely intact. She’s determined never to put herself, or her family, through that again. Only she can’t deny the desire she feels for Daniel. When he exposes the molten heat beneath her Ice Maiden exterior, she may never be able to freeze him out again.
Then their amateur investigation takes a dangerous turn that threatens the lives of those they both love. Can their newfound trust extend past the bedroom? Can Daniel let go of his guilt enough to embrace a future with Becca?
NEXT WEEK: RT Recap!
And don’t forget that my next Harlequin, A BRIDE’S TANGLED VOWS, the first in my Mill Town Millionaires series, is already up for preorder. Order today for Kindle or paperback!
From SETTLING THE SCORE, Backstage Pass Book #2
“You’re far too concerned about things outside of yourself—you can’t turn your brain off and simply focus on the pleasure.” Pleasure he desperately wanted to give her. Tears welling into her eyes told him he was on track, even if her mouth wouldn’t admit it. He held up the blindfold once more. “Which is why I need to teach you to shut all that shit out. To concentrate on how good you feel, not what I want from you. Not how you look.” She started, obviously surprised by his insight. Oh yeah, he’d known about her obsession with her looks for years. He wasn’t going to let that get in his way either. He brushed the length of material along her jawline. “Let me do this, Becca. For you.” For me. Those oh too vulnerable eyes closed once more, her chin tilting up in surrender. This close he could see her hard swallow as she awaited his next move, the pulse at the base of her neck picking up speed. The beauty of her in that position took his breath away. If he could get his hands on Rockin’ Reno, he’d break every bone in his sleazy little body. Way past time for Becca to find out what it was like to be with a man who put her needs before his own. SETTLING THE SCORE is Available from Amazon and Smashwords.
Daniel Korvello isn’t your average Joe with a case of unrequited lust. He’s a hard rock front man who wonders if his publicist will ever see him as anything other than a job. Then they team up to hunt down a threat to Daniel’s family...and he seizes the chance to show her he’s up for more than just a one night stand.
Becca Buchanan already lived through one rock-star scandal with her reputation barely intact. She’s determined never to put herself, or her family, through that again. Only she can’t deny the desire she feels for Daniel. When he exposes the molten heat beneath her Ice Maiden exterior, she may never be able to freeze him out again.
Then their amateur investigation takes a dangerous turn that threatens the lives of those they both love. Can their newfound trust extend past the bedroom? Can Daniel let go of his guilt enough to embrace a future with Becca?
For more My Sexy Saturday goodness, click here.
And exhausted! Next week I'll share some pictures and happenings. For now, know that I had a great time and zzzzzz......
Dani
Dani
This is it! I’m heading out tomorrow for the RT Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. Can hardly contain my excitement!
If you are in the New Orleans area, or will be attending the conference, stop by and say hi! I’d love to see you at any of these events:
Oddities Emporium Masquerade Workshop, Wednesday, May 14, 12pm to 1pm
Series Soiree, Harlequin Authors, Friday May 16, 11:15am to 12:15pm
Ruby Slipper Burlesque Revue, Friday May 16, 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Giant Book Fair, Saturday May 17, 11am to 2pm
If you can't make it to Louisiana, but live in the southern US, consider joining me at the Heart of Dixie Romance Readers Luncheon in Huntsville, AL on June 14. I'll be hosting a table there with author Ella Sheridan, and signing books at the Charity Book Fair afterward. Registration is now underway here.
Dani
*Train Doors by Mark Ahsmann (WikiCommons)
*Canal St. Streetcar by Nicolas Larchet (WikiCommons)
If you are in the New Orleans area, or will be attending the conference, stop by and say hi! I’d love to see you at any of these events:
Oddities Emporium Masquerade Workshop, Wednesday, May 14, 12pm to 1pm
Series Soiree, Harlequin Authors, Friday May 16, 11:15am to 12:15pm
Ruby Slipper Burlesque Revue, Friday May 16, 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Giant Book Fair, Saturday May 17, 11am to 2pm
If you can't make it to Louisiana, but live in the southern US, consider joining me at the Heart of Dixie Romance Readers Luncheon in Huntsville, AL on June 14. I'll be hosting a table there with author Ella Sheridan, and signing books at the Charity Book Fair afterward. Registration is now underway here.
Dani
*Train Doors by Mark Ahsmann (WikiCommons)
*Canal St. Streetcar by Nicolas Larchet (WikiCommons)
I’m a planner—we all recognize this compulsion in me. :) This habit ramps up whenever I start planning a trip. I love to know where I’m going and what I’ll be seeing while I’m there.
In just a week I’ll be heading down south to New Orleans, Louisiana for the annual Romantic Times Readers Convention. This trip will include a lot of firsts for me:
~First time in NOLA as an adult (and with friends!)
~First time to travel by train
~First author book signing
~First visit to Mardi Gras World
I’m totally psyched! There are a lot of cool things in New Orleans that I want to see, in addition to the conference:
~famous cemetery tour
~ride the streetcars (especially down St. Charles Avenue)
~walk in the French Quarter
But there’s a lot to do between now and departure day! Create a packing list, print train tickets, get my nails done, pack...I’ve already started my packing and To Do lists...told you I was a big planner!
Takeaway: What’s your favorite way to prepare for a trip: way early or late the night before? Any suggestions from those who’ve been to NOLA?
Dani
*Train by Rais67 (WikiCommons)
*New Orleans Cemetery by Infrogmation (WikiCommons)
*Canal St Streetcar by Nicolas Larchet (WikiCommons)
~First time in NOLA as an adult (and with friends!)
~First time to travel by train
~First author book signing
~First visit to Mardi Gras World
I’m totally psyched! There are a lot of cool things in New Orleans that I want to see, in addition to the conference:
~famous cemetery tour
~ride the streetcars (especially down St. Charles Avenue)
~walk in the French Quarter
But there’s a lot to do between now and departure day! Create a packing list, print train tickets, get my nails done, pack...I’ve already started my packing and To Do lists...told you I was a big planner!
Takeaway: What’s your favorite way to prepare for a trip: way early or late the night before? Any suggestions from those who’ve been to NOLA?
Dani
*Train by Rais67 (WikiCommons)
*New Orleans Cemetery by Infrogmation (WikiCommons)
*Canal St Streetcar by Nicolas Larchet (WikiCommons)